South Carolina man dies when his meth lab explodes
November 17, 2008
A meth lab explosion that occurred at 6268 Brush River Road in Newberry County, S.C. killed 34 year old Reggie Braswell on Sunday night. Reggie died as a result of blunt force trauma to his head and chest, that he suffered as a result of the meth lab explosion.
When firefighters arrived at this home, flames and smoke were spewing from the roof of the home. They also found Braswell’s body lying on the back porch of the home, which had been dragged out of the house. They also found chemicals, hoses, and a propane tank that had been altered, which prompted them to call the police about the makings of a meth lab at the scene.
The DEA and the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division were called in to do the remove the chemicals and meth lab paraphernalia from the site. According to news reports, Braswell’s girlfriend was also present at the scene. Reports say that she was not injured. News agencies are reporting that Reggie’s girlfriend called 911, on the night of the explosion, and reported to them that her boyfriend was on fire.
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Hunters warned by Indiana State police about outdoor meth labs
November 14, 2008
November signals hunting season in many areas of the country. It’s the time of year when hunters pull their orange hats, vests, or jackets out of the closet and check their shotguns, rifles, and bows to make sure they’re working properly. Hunters know the routine. They’ve been doing it since the settlers came to Read more
Oklahoma meth lab explosion claims the life of 53 year old man
November 6, 2008
Terrence Scott Wood, 53, is the latest meth lab cook to lose his life in Oklahoma, as the result of a meth lab explosion on the 1200 block of South Darlington Avenue in Tulsa. The October 19th fire orginated in the garage behind the residence, where the meth lab chemicals were being stored. However, firefighters found a Read more
Exposure to chemicals in former meth labs can cause serious health problems
November 2, 2008
Residual solids and liquids in the form of surface residues, spills, etc. will remain in place unless physically removed. Until completely and thoroughly removed, there is a possibility of being exposed to these residuals risking injury.
The longer the exposure, the greater the potential for harm. Exposure over an extended period of time (months to years to a lifetime) is known as “chronic exposure.” Not much is known about the chronic health effects from methamphetamine labs. There is scientific evidence, however, that shows that the chemicals used to manufacture methamphetamine can cause a variety of health effects including Read more
Cole Puffinburger kidnapping tied to grandfather, meth, stolen money, and a Mexican drug cartel
October 20, 2008
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A Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada bus driver is being hailed as a hero today for finding six-year old, Cole Puffinburger. Sadly, the reason why Cole was abducted from his Las Vegas home last Wednesday, is rumored to be the result of his grandfather’s ties to meth, money, and a Mexican drug cartel. (click more to see video)
Police suspect that Cole Puffinburger’s abduction was intended to send his Clemens Tinnemayer, 51, his maternal grandfather, a clear message. Clemens Tinnemayer is suspected of stealing between $8 million and $20 million dollars in drug trafficking money from his Mexican meth suppliers. The FBI arrested Tinnemeyer was arrested on Friday for being a “person of interest”.
Tinnemeyer’s neighbors said that up until about 2 years ago, it was common to see cars coming and going from the home that he’d and his wife had lived in for nearly 20 years. Clemens told neighbors that he had a recording studio behind his home and public records show him tied to businesses called Bomber Records Inc., C&C Weston Inc. and Salita Records Inc.
By 2001, neither Tinnemeyer’s carpenter skills or his recording studio, or his wife’s monthly earnings of $3800 for her lunch room job at the local elementary school, were enough to keep up with their mounting debts. Tinnemeyer and his wife filed for bankruptcy in 2001 listing liabilities of nearly $330,000. Listed assets amounted to just over $225,000. Tinnemeyer and his wife also listed three mortgages on their Las Vegas home and thousands of dollars in credit card debt.
Neighbors also say that it wasn’t unusual for their grandson, six-year old, Cole Puffinburger, to spend time with his grandmother at the Tinnemeyer home. But in May of this year, they say Clemens Tinnemeyer left in a motor home and never returned. When a black pickup truck pulled in to the driveway on Sunday, they say no one ever came to the door to see who was parked outside.
Indiana meth lab operator throws acid at law officer
October 14, 2008
Acting on a tip, Indiana’s Kosciusko County Drug Task Force found Gary Miller walking down the street, at the intersection of North Lake and North Washington streets, carrying a portable meth lab. When police began to question him about the contents of the bag he was carrying, he took acid from inside of the bag and Read more
TN sets new record in 2008 for meth lab busts
October 8, 2008
On September 18, Blount County, TN police arrested Teresa Lynn Coada, 51, of Lake City, Boyd Eugene Cable, 45, of Greenback in and Daisy Mae Sturgill, 38 of of Sweetwater on charges related to meth possession and the illegal manufacturing of meth. The Blount County bust has pushed Tennessee’s 2008 meth lab busts up to 412, surpassing last year’s total of less than 400. It makes me wonder what October, November, and December will do to meth lab busts in TN. The meth lab problem is not going away, folks. In fact, I predict it will continue to rise as we all struggle with a lack of jobs and educational opportunities, especially in rural America.
Parents of 7 month old baby arrested for running a meth lab
October 6, 2008
When someone is addicted to methamphetamine, nothing matters more to them than getting more meth. If you suspect that someone is operating a meth lab, please notify your local police department or Sheriff’s office. Just one anonymous call could save the life of a child.
If you own a foreclosed home, you may not be able to vote for a new President
September 30, 2008
When I saw this video about foreclosed homes, I immediately thought how those who have lost a home because they couldn’t afford the meth lab decontamination costs.
Those who own a meth lab home that are struggling to pay to decontaminate it NEED to be able to vote for someone who is willing to help them, not punish them for not having the money they need to hold on to their home! The right to vote is the right of every American, rich or poor!
Flint Michigan inventor suspected of operating a meth lab
September 28, 2008
A process server who had come to the home of 54 year-old, Joseph Donnelly, noticed something unusual about his home. Something so unusual, that it required he make a 911 call to the local police. When police and firefighters responded to the call for help, they discovered containers of unmarked chemicals and equipment - the makings of a meth lab. But, a search of the home for meth came up empty. It didn’t surprise Donnelly. He was making something that he knew was worth much more than methampethamine. Read more