Sheriff’s deputies made three arrests Wednesday after finding several components used to manufacture methamphetamine at a home in east Bradley County.

The discovery was made at 240 Dixie Drive. The patrol deputies were looking for an individual named on a criminal warrant but were told that person no longer lived there. They received permission to enter and look for the suspect.

While inside the residence deputies observed two pills, a small clear bag with meth residue, several components used to manufacture meth, and various items of drug paraphernalia.

In addition to two adults it was learned a two year old child had been living in the home.

Those arrested were Justin A. Holt, 29, and Nathan D. Myers, 23, both of 240 Dixie Drive, and Joseph T. Sydnor, 20, of 4025 Bates Pike. All three were charged with initiation of the process to manufacture meth, felony possession of drug paraphernalia, and reckless child endangerment.

Justin A. Holt

Nathan D. Myers

Joseph T. Sydnor

Bradley County Sheriff’s deputies patrolling storm-damaged neighborhoods from the April tornados arrested a suspect for taking a refrigerator from a home on Willbrook Circle.

Cameron Andrew Mayo

A neighbor provided a description of the truck he saw parked at the residence earlier in the day. The suspect, Cameron Andrew Mayo, 25, of a Michigan Avenue Road address, had returned to the location and was taken into custody after telling deputies he had sold the refrigerator to a scrap metals dealer. The refrigerator was outside the home when it was stolen.

Mayo is charged with theft under $500. He was booked into the Bradley County jail Tuesday and was later released on bond.

Bradley County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit detectives quarantined a room of a South Lee Highway motel after discovering an active methamphetamine lab.

Two people who were in the room when detectives arrived with a search warrant Thursday were removed due to the immediate danger to health that is the result of mixing dangerous and potentially deadly chemicals commonly used to produce meth.

The detectives had to wait about 45 minutes before they could enter the room to collect all of the components of the lab. Items seized included cold packs, gasser tubing, lithium batteries, Drano, and shake bottles.

James Kinder, 40, and Kellie Ann Forgey, 36, were charged with manufacturing methamphetamine and were booked into the Bradley County jail. Kinder gave his address as the room of the Diplomat Motel where the lab was found. Forgey listed her residence as Victory Street.

Quarantine notices posted at the door do not allow entry until all contamination is removed to state specifications. It is a violation of state law to enter a location that has been quarantined.

James Kinder

Kellie Ann Forgey

PROMOTIONS - Sheriff Jim Ruth announces two promotions in the Corrections Division. Tony Moore has been promoted to Lieutenant and will supervise one of the four correction shifts, and Judy Gilley has been promoted to shift Sergeant.  Both have many years of experience as correction deputies. In the photo are (L-R) Chief Deputy Wayne Bird, Corrections Lt. Gwen Beavers, Sgt. Judy Gilley, Lt. Tony Moore, and Sheriff Ruth.