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DTF makes 3 meth arrests
Published Thursday, May 28, 2009
Drug Task Force agents arrested three people Wednesday after the agents located a “one-pot method” methamphetamine lab on Easley Drive.
DTF agent Paul Hudson said agents were called to the home after a Sheriff’s Office deputy smelled the odor “associated with the manufacturing of meth” while attempting to serve a warrant at the home.
“When Ashley Wiggins answered the door, the deputy could smell the odor,” Hudson said. “When officers entered the residence they found Larry Sutley inside. In a search of the residence, agents found numerous items associated with the manufacture of meth. The lab was determined to be what is called the one-pot method of manufacturing methamphetamine.
“It’s a new method that’s being seen around the state,” he said. ‘It’s more dangerous than the old method. We’ve only seen two other cases that this one pot method was used in, but we feel there is more to come.”
Arrested were Larry Sutley, 55, of Elba, and Ricky Furlow, 28, of Andalusia and Ashley Wiggins, 27, of Andalusia. Each are charged with first-degree manufacturing of a controlled substance, possession of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance held on a $320,000 bond. Additionally, Wiggins faces a failure to appear charge and Furlow a violation of probation charge.
“There may be more arrests to follow,” Hudson said.
Comments
Posted by outlaw11 (anonymous) on May 29, 2009 at 11:59 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Here, in my opinion, is a time when the Judge hands out the ultimate sentence, the one that gets out the message that we will not put up with any type 'new method' in our county/city. When people are caught red-handed like this, no bond should be issued and court should be held as quickly as law allows...otherwise, when these persons hit the street, right back to the 'lab'...of course, the ACLU would jump in and find some excuse for their behavior...anyway, good work DTF.
Posted by StabbingWestward (anonymous) on May 29, 2009 at 12:08 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I predict they will get rehab, thats what everyone else gets
Posted by outlaw11 (anonymous) on May 29, 2009 at 5:03 p.m. (Suggest removal)
That's a lot of the problem today; our society has put everything in the hands of "I have a degree in rehab" people, most of whom have never had a drink or drug, yet, have the solution. The law (judges) have to learn to look at cases on individual basis within the confinds of written law, yet, consider the 'whole' and not use blanket or zero-tolerance rulings. Too many times, here in our county, social position deems how the court will rule and sentence. So, yes, StabbingWestward, they will probably get rehab, especially now that we will be getting the Drug Court in Cov Cty. If that is the case, we need to elect new blood to the DA's office and to the Judgeship next election.
Posted by StabbingWestward (anonymous) on May 30, 2009 at 6:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Yeah, and the sad thing is most of these people going to rehab are repeat offenders that have already passed rehab because they were ORDERED to go, or were kicked out for the 1st, 2nd, and sometimes the 3rd rehab. Give someone one chance, if they blow it, send em to prison
Posted by bubba (anonymous) on May 31, 2009 at 11:47 a.m. (Suggest removal)
It costs money to convict these people and house them in prison. By sending them to rehab and giving them probation the judicial system insures a paycheck every week for all those involved with "cleaning up this one horse town". It's like cancer. How many people would be out of a job if a cure for cancer was actually revealed? It's much more profitable to 'look' for a cure and continue to treat cancer patients.
Here in Covington County, by keeping the revolving door of "drug court" and "crossover" alumni members moving in circles, we can keep the "recreational" users happy and hang on to our way of life. (recreational user-a person who, by way of their checking account and political pull, is considered 'above the law'.) Now I know some graduates of the aforementioned programs will jump up and down screaming " I ain't doing no dope anymore." Only six out of a hundred stay clean for a period of three years. That is so great that six actually make it. Once addicted to meth there is a ninety-four per cent chance that you have thrown your life away. If you happen to be one of the six, I applaud you. If you are on your way to being one of the six, good luck.
It will always be this way because everybody believes the BS that tells them everything is great. For instance, "good job DTF." Who actually found this lab? Great job 'unknown deputy'. If it was not for the unappreciated, unmentioned, robot officers there would be no 'DTF' headlines.
Posted by leo98 (anonymous) on May 31, 2009 at 1:26 p.m. (Suggest removal)
when meth first hit the southeast only a few actually knew how to manufacture this highly addictive, dangerous drug. since that time receipts have been sold and passed from one user to another transforming users to cooks. adding to that new methods have been introduced making the average sixth grade drop out a master chemist. law enforcement across the nation is constantly struggling to keep up and there is no end in sight. make no mistake methamphetamine will distroy lives, families, and communities. there must be a zero tolerance policy if anyone expects government to stop the epidemic. what i see and read in your paper i have already experienced as a law enforcement officer. as your local dtf makes more arrest it will get more difficult for them to make cases because as law enforcement learns so do the meth cooks. we change tactics but so do they. i do believe someone hooked on meth can recover and not use again but they usually have to hit bottom and cause great pain and loss to family and persons who care about them. from my experience those that do recover do so after a period of incarceration where they have no choice but to stop. it is amazing to look at individuals that appear weeks from certain death and then look at them after six or eight months in jail. i fail to understand how they could not see that themselves and realize that meth leads the destruction of their life, but then again i've never been hooked. and thats part of what meth does, making you not care for yourself or the people who care about you. good luck and stay safe dtf. its going to get worse before it gets better.
Posted by Ivarr (anonymous) on June 1, 2009 at 10:01 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Legalize it. Regulate it. Sell it.
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