April
22, 2015
Levy
County Drug Task Force Investigators responded to 9590 NE 78 Lane in Bronson to
investigate a possible clandestine Methamphetamine Lab. Investigators made contact with the home owner,
Joseph Heath Morgan (4-22-76) who agreed to speak with the investigators.
During
the interview, investigators observed several indicators of recent
methamphetamine manufacturing in plain view outside the residence. These indicators included: stripped lithium batteries, pseudoephedrine
blister packs, aluminum foil and coffee filters. Morgan subsequently admitted that there was
an active methamphetamine lab on the property at the time.
Investigators
also located and interviewed Taylor James Bryant (w/m 10-26-92) on the property. Bryant admitted that he had been present at
the location for several hours.
Morgan
gave the investigators consent to search the property. They located two active methamphetamine labs
inside a shed behind the residence. The
labs were dismantled by Clandestine Laboratory Certified Deputies and with the
assistance of the Bronson Fire Department.
Investigators seized 254 grams of Methamphetamine oil from the two labs. The evidence on scene indicated that site had
been used as a lab over a long period of time.
LCSO
Investigators arrested Morgan and Bryant and charged both with Trafficking in
Methamphetamine and Manufacturing Methamphetamine. Both are being held at the Levy County
Detention Center
LCSO
encourages the public to contact us or Crime Stoppers of Levy County to report
suspicious methamphetamine activity.
