Meth lab bust in Hartsville
Location of a meth lab bust by Darlington County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit at Crowley Street near Hartsville on Wednesday, May 25, 2016.
Photo courtesy of DCSO
Yet another meth lab was discovered in Darlington County thanks to a complaint by a resident.
According to reports shared by the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office, on May 25, 2016, the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit went to a residence on Crowley Street near Hartsville, after receiving a citizen complaint.
When they arrived at the residence they noticed several one pot methamphetamine labs in plain sight around the property. After this discovery, a search warrant was obtained for the residence.
During the execution of the search warrant, several more one pot methamphetamine labs and a quantity of methamphetamine were recovered inside the residence.
Hartsville City Fire Department responded to the scene and assisted with the incident.
Charles Eugene Stokes
Photo courtesy of DCSO
Charles Stokes, age 46 of Surfside, was arrested for the following charges: possession of methamphetamine; manufacturing methamphetamine; illegal disposal of methamphetamine; and an outstanding warrant.
According to Sheriff Wayne Byrd, this is still an ongoing investigation and additional warrants are being obtained on other suspects involved.