Published: February 17, 2009 11:29 am            

Local man arrested following meth lab discovery

Monticello — One local man was arrested after a meth lab was discovered at a

residence on Roberts Road by UNITE officers on Thursday, February 12.

According to Joel Cunigan, with UNITE, Chris Branscum, 39, was arrested

and charged with manufacturing methamphetamine, unlawful possession of

methamphetamine precursors, and possession of marijuana.

Cunigan said that an active meth lab was discovered at the residence.

Branscum did not reside at this residence, according to Cunigan.

He said that the meth lab was dismantled, and UNITE was assisted at the

scene by Kentucky State Police, the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, the

Monticello Fire Department and Wayne County EMS.

The investigation into the incident is continuing.

        

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