DRUG TASK FORCE DISMANTLES LAB AND MAKES ARREST IN SOUTH LEVY METHAMPHETAMINE INVESTIGATION

During the week of February 10, 2015, the Levy County Drug Task Force conducted operations in the Ocala Highlands West area of Levy County targeting individuals making and selling methamphetamine. The DTF received numerous tips from the public and Crime Stoppers of Levy County which helped identify the suspects responsible for the lab. Personnel from both the Chiefland Police Department and the Levy County Sheriff’s Office participated in these investigations.  

On February 10, 2015, Drug Task Force Investigators located the clandestine Methamphetamine Laboratory at a residence located at the corner of SE 214 Avenue and SE 71st Place. This lab was dismantled. Investigators are required to have extensive training to safely dismantle these types of illegal lab operations to safeguard the community and themselves.

On February 12, 2015, DTF Investigators conducted a “Buy-Bust” Operation that resulted in the arrest of Joshua Goodman (7-10-82).  An undercover Investigator made contact with Goodman who agreed to sell methamphetamine.  After completing the purchase, Investigators arrested Goodman and charged him with Possession and Sale of Methamphetamine.  

Investigators know that additional individuals are involved in these labs and the investigation is continuing.  LCSO appreciates all the assistance provided by members of the public in these cases.  

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Lt. Scott Tummond
Criminal Investigations Division
Levy County Sheriff's Office(352) 486-5111

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