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Harrisburg Police were alerted to a suspected methamphetamine lab Monday when one of those involved in the operation accidentally dialed 911.
Police arrested:
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Lenard Alfred Smock Jr., 51, 28 W. Park St., Harrisburg, 6:35 p.m. Nov. 21 on charges of participation in meth manufacturing, meth precursor, meth manufacturing material, use of property for meth manufacturing and possession of meth.
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Tina Marie Harbor, 38, 28 W. Park St., Harrisburg, 6:35 p.m. Nov. 21 on charges of participating in methamphetamine manufacturing, meth precursor, meth manufacturing material, use of property for meth manufacturing and possession of meth.
- Larry Joe Stuby, 39, 814 W. Raymond St., Harrisburg, 8:30 p.m. Nov. 21 on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of meth manufacturing chemicals.
All three remained held at the Saline County Detention Center Tuesday morning awaiting court appearances.
Chief Bob Smith said Saline County Central Dispatch received a 911 call from 28 W. Park St. and spoke to Smock who said he had accidentally dialed 911.
Officers Brent Davis and Assistant Chief David Morris went to the house trailer as it is protocol for officers to respond to all 911 calls to verify there is no emergency. Officers smelled a strong odor of ether, a signal of a possible meth operation.
Officers surrounded the house and heard the sound of a hair dryer.
Riden heard inside the house someone say, "hope this doesn't turn into a supernova," Smith said.
Officers knocked at the front door and someone inside said the front door did not work and to come to the back door.
Officers went to the back door and detained the two outside.
Inside officers could see meth manufacturing materials and devices on the kitchen table, Smith said.
Smock gave officers consent to search the trailer and told officers he cooks for his own personal use, Smith said.
Officers learned the two had been using a blow dryer to dry the finished product, Smith said.
Officers called the Illinois Meth Response Team to dispose of the lab while Harrisburg firefighters stood by in case of an explosion.
While officers and firefighters waited for the state's team to arrive, firefighter Captain John Gunning drew Smith's attention to a man walking up the alley who went to the front porch of the trailer. Officers asked the man why he was there and asked to pat him down.
The man, Stuby, carried a bag from Dollar General.
Officers told him they had reason to believe he had been bringing meth precursors to the residence, Smith said.
Riden traced Stuby's steps back to the rear of the trailer and there they found trash with items that could be used in making meth in a bag. Police asked Stuby if he had been in possession of those items and he said he had, Smith said.
At the jail correctional officers found a small baggie of suspected meth in Stuby's pocket.
- DeNeal receives e-mail at bdeneal@yourclearwave.com.
Harrisburg Police were alerted to a suspected methamphetamine lab Monday when one of those involved in the operation accidentally dialed 911.
Police arrested:
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Lenard Alfred Smock Jr., 51, 28 W. Park St., Harrisburg, 6:35 p.m. Nov. 21 on charges of participation in meth manufacturing, meth precursor, meth manufacturing material, use of property for meth manufacturing and possession of meth.
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Tina Marie Harbor, 38, 28 W. Park St., Harrisburg, 6:35 p.m. Nov. 21 on charges of participating in methamphetamine manufacturing, meth precursor, meth manufacturing material, use of property for meth manufacturing and possession of meth.
- Larry Joe Stuby, 39, 814 W. Raymond St., Harrisburg, 8:30 p.m. Nov. 21 on charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of meth manufacturing chemicals.
All three remained held at the Saline County Detention Center Tuesday morning awaiting court appearances.
Chief Bob Smith said Saline County Central Dispatch received a 911 call from 28 W. Park St. and spoke to Smock who said he had accidentally dialed 911.
Officers Brent Davis and Assistant Chief David Morris went to the house trailer as it is protocol for officers to respond to all 911 calls to verify there is no emergency. Officers smelled a strong odor of ether, a signal of a possible meth operation.
Officers surrounded the house and heard the sound of a hair dryer.
Riden heard inside the house someone say, "hope this doesn't turn into a supernova," Smith said.
Officers knocked at the front door and someone inside said the front door did not work and to come to the back door.
Officers went to the back door and detained the two outside.
Inside officers could see meth manufacturing materials and devices on the kitchen table, Smith said.
Smock gave officers consent to search the trailer and told officers he cooks for his own personal use, Smith said.
Officers learned the two had been using a blow dryer to dry the finished product, Smith said.
Officers called the Illinois Meth Response Team to dispose of the lab while Harrisburg firefighters stood by in case of an explosion.
While officers and firefighters waited for the state's team to arrive, firefighter Captain John Gunning drew Smith's attention to a man walking up the alley who went to the front porch of the trailer. Officers asked the man why he was there and asked to pat him down.
The man, Stuby, carried a bag from Dollar General.
Officers told him they had reason to believe he had been bringing meth precursors to the residence, Smith said.
Riden traced Stuby's steps back to the rear of the trailer and there they found trash with items that could be used in making meth in a bag. Police asked Stuby if he had been in possession of those items and he said he had, Smith said.
At the jail correctional officers found a small baggie of suspected meth in Stuby's pocket.
- DeNeal receives e-mail at bdeneal@yourclearwave.com.
