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Monday, May 13, 2013

Active Meth Lab Found in Arnold Home

Two Arnold men were arrested at the house in the 1800 block of Engle Dr.

An active meth lab was found at a house in the 1800 block of Engle Dr. in Arnold Arnold police responded to the home with officers from the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department's MEG Unit on Monday, April 30, according to an incident report from the Arnold Police Department. Officers found the lab during their investigation. Sheriff's deputies arrested a 39-year-old man and a 45-year-old man - both of Arnold. The case is being investigated by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Department. Join Arnold Patch for more community news or join us on Facebook and Twitter.

Wednesday, February 13, 2013

Arnold Man Facing Meth-Related Charges

Chad R. Klahs has been charged by the Jefferson County Prosecutor's Office with possession of chemicals and drug paraphernalia with the intent to manufacture meth.

An Arnold man is facing charges in connection with the discovery of a meth lab found in his home. Chad R. Klahs, of the 1400 block of Klahs Lane, has been charged by the Jefferson County Prosecutor's Office with possession of chemicals and drug paraphernalia with the intent to manufacture meth. A Jefferson County Sheriff's deputy was performing an investigation on Klahs at his home on July 17, according to court documents. The officer found a laundry list of items consistent with the manufacturing of meth in the man's bedroom and called for additional police assistance. Klahs was also charged with the misdemeanor crimes of receiving stolen property and third-degree assault for allegedly punching a man in the face on the same day, the …

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Meth Lab Found in Home on Baccara Drive

The homeowner alerted Arnold police of the lab after he and his son got into an argument about it being in the house.

Arnold police discovered a meth lab in a home on Baccara Drive after responding to a call Dec. 3 for a disturbance at the house. When officers arrived, the man told them he and his 18-year-old son had an argument over the son having a meth lab in the house. His son fled before police arrived. The Jefferson County Narcotics Task Force responded to the home and seized the lab as evidence. The 18 year old has been listed as "wanted" by police.  See other meth-related crime stories on Arnold Patch:      

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Meth Lab Found Behind Arnold Hibbett Sports

Based on the age of the items found, the lab was not a threat to the public, Arnold police say.

Arnold police received a call on Sunday, Dec. 2 regarding a possible meth lab in the wooded area behind Hibbett Sports at 3819 Vogel Road. Officers found several items they refer to as “lab trash,” meaning the materials were discarded after a lab was completed. Based the age of the materials, they were not considered a threat to the public. Members of the Municipal Enforcement Group responded to the area to remove the items, which were turned over to the Jefferson County Narcotics Unit. Maj. Nick McBroom, of the Arnold Police Department, told Patch Wednesday that because the materials were so old, there's not much that can be done with them to further the investigation. See previous crime-related stories on Arnold Patch:

Sunday, May 20, 2012

Meth Lab Evidence Found in Vacant Arnold Home

The Arnold Police Department provided the following information. None of it indicates a conviction or guilty plea.

MAY 13 Drug Possession, Driving While Influenced—On a 5 a.m. traffic stop near the intersection of Hwy. 141 and Jeffco Boulevard, Arnold police determined a St. Louis man, 48, was intoxicated and in possession of marijuana. The man refused to take any tests. Police held the man until a sober driver could take him home. Stolen License Plate Tabs—A victim reported license plate tabs missing from his boat trailer while it was parked, between 5-9 a.m., at the Flamm City Access boat ramp at the Meramec River at Hwy 231. Driving While Influenced—Arnold police, investigating a wreck at the intersection of Jeffco Boulevard and Hickory Square Drive at 8 p.m., determined an Arnold man, 41, was driving while influenced. The man had a blood alcohol …

Bill Moritz

6:20 am on Monday, May 21, 2012

I get to see the APD police report summaries a few times a week. I am amazed at the number of calls to 2150 Michigan (Kohl's) and 2201 Michigan (WalMart) to pick up shoplifters who have been caught. I know these are tough times and the reports show that. Kohl's and WalMart have nearly perfected the art of preventing shoplifting. if it was possible to get that message to the people who are sure …   more ›

Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Jefferson County Led MO in 2011 Methamphetamine Lab Seizures

Manufacturers move between counties to make purchases within legal limits.

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported on Feb. 17, there were 2,096 methamphetamine laboratory seizures in Missouri in 2011, an increase of more than six percent from 2010. There was a drop in meth lab seizures in 2006, after anti-meth lab legislation was enacted, but the number has climbed since then. Jefferson County led Missouri counties with 253 seizures. For comparison, nearby St. Louis County saw 93 seizures; St. Genevieve County 11; Franklin County 97 and St. Charles County had 111. Captain Tim Hull of the highway patrol called 2011 “epic” in its increase in seizures. “It’s a ongoing problem,” Hull said. “Not just for the highway patrol but for all law enforcement agencies across the state and across the country.” He said the …

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