TAZEWELL, Va. —
Law enforcement in Tazewell County arrested a Baptist Valley man in connection with the first meth lab discovered in the county this year.
James Houchins, 47, of the Baptist Valley area, was arrested Friday after law enforcement found evidence that he was manufacturing methamphetamine in his home. A search of the residence found a number of substances used to manufacture meth as well as traces of the drug itself.
Tazewell County Sheriff Brian Hieatt said meth is a “growing problem” in the county.
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James Houchins, 47, of the Baptist Valley area, was arrested Friday after law enforcement found evidence that he was manufacturing methamphetamine in his home, pictured here. Contributed photo
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