8-31-11 —    Four people have been arrested in connection with the discovery of  

two meth labs, according to information released by Wayne County  

Sheriff Charles Boston.

    On Friday, August 26, at approximately 10 p.m., deputies with the  

department were attempting to execute an arrest warrant at 1980  

Highway 3284, when they located several items in the home that were  

consistent with manufacturing methamphetamine.

    Arrested was Homer Hunley, 40, Monticello. He was charged with  

manufacturing methamphetamine, tampering with physical evidence and  

on a Clinton County warrant for failure to appear.

    On Saturday, August 27, at approximately 12:30 a.m., deputies were  

attempting to execute an arrest order at 120 Surrey Hill Road, Apt.  

7, when they discovered several items consistent with manufacturing  

methamphetamine inside the apartment.

    There were also two small children in the home at the time.

    Chris Barnett, 30, and Jamie Shelton, 25, both of Monticello, were  

arrested and charged with manufacturing methamphetamine and two  

counts of endangering the welfare of a minor. Barnett was also  

charged with contempt of court.

    Also arrested was Mark A. Coffey, 40, of Monticello. He was charged  

with manufacturing methamphetamine.

    All three were lodged in the Wayne County Detention Center.  

Sheriff's units were assisted by the Monticello Police Department,  

Operation UNITE and the Monticello Fire Department.

    Both investigations are continuing.