Five arrested after meth lab raid

Five people face drug charges following a raid of a Mitchell Hill Road residence Monday night.
The Alcorn County Sheriff's Department executed a search warrant at 379 County Road 515 (Mitchell Hill Road) with the assistance of the Corinth Police Department and Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics.
Those arrested were identified as homeowner Timothy Darrell Gilley, 42; Terrell Edward Gilley, 47; Summer Ann Shadburn, 31; Debbie Denise Gamison, 42; and Anthony Wayne Bailey, 42. All are charged with possession of two or more precursors with the intent to manufacture and possession of methamphetamine.
Bonds had not been set and Narcotics Investigator Reggie Anderson said more arrests may be forthcoming in the case.
Anderson and Narcotics Investigator Darrell Hopkins found approximately 5 grams of methamphetamine during the search, in addition to several precursor chemicals used in the process of manufacturing methamphetamine.
The sheriff's department also seized three vehicles -- a 1990 Chevrolet Astro van, a 1983 Chevrolet Silverado pickup and a 2004 Pontiac Grand Prix -- as well as a Springfield handgun.
Anderson said the suspects were using the one pot or "shake and bake" method of manufacture.
"This is the most dangerous method," he said.
Hopkins said meth activity continues to increase in the area. The investigators encourage tips from the public to report suspected drug activity.
Sheriff Charles Rinehart said the local drug stores have been providing updates on the pseudoephedrine logs.
"This is a great tool to look at and receive information," he said.
The department encourages confidential tips by phoning 286-5521