Toddlers Removed From Oneida Meth House

Oneida, TN (2011-12-16) Four persons have been arrested following the alleged discovery of a methamphetamine lab inside an Oneida residence. Two toddlers have been placed in protective custody, after they were found living in unsanitary conditions inside the home.

Lacrichia Adams, 31, of Oneida, and her fiancé Edward Honeycutt, also 31, of Oneida, were arrested at couple’s Troxell Drive home Thursday afternoon. The pair, stated authorities, along with two houseguests, indentified as Beth Nicole Hamblin, 25, of Huntsville and James Creekmore, II, of Oneida, was allegedly manufacturing methamphetamine.

According to an arrest warrant filed by Deputy Keith Hawkins of the Scott County Sheriff’s Department, authorities went to the Troxell Drive residence to arrest Adams, who was wanted on an outstanding warrant. As Deputy Eric Newport approached the home, he reportedly observed a discarded methamphetamine lab in the woods near the house.

When officers knocked, Adams reportedly answered the door, but allegedly fought with them as they attempted to cuff her. Once restrained, she allegedly gave consent for authorities to search the house. Officers allegedly found another meth lab inside.

All the suspects, stated the warrant, appeared to be under the influence of meth. Hamblin, Hawkins added, was allegedly in possession of suboxone strips and lithium batteries. Honeycutt reportedly admitted to purchasing pseudoephedrine the previous evening. Thereafter, the four, he implied, had made and consumed the meth. Receipts found in the kitchen garbage and other evidence reportedly supported his claim.

Authorities also found two, four year children inside the home. When officers walked into the children’s room, one of the siblings was reportedly changing the others diaper. Dirty diapers were reportedly scattered throughout the residence. The children were taken from the home by the Department of Children’s Services.

Adams, Honeycutt, Hamblin, and Creekmore were all charged with promotion of the manufacture of methamphetamine, initiating the manufacture of methamphetamine, manufacturing meth, possession of less than 0.5 grams of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and two counts of violation of Haley’s law. Hamblin was also charged with possession of a schedule III controlled substance, suboxone.

All four suspects remain incarcerated in the Scott County Jail. Adams is being held on a $150,000 bond, while bond for the other three was set at $100,000 each.