A two month investigation led Jackson Madison County Metro Narcotics Investigators to 438 Old Humboldt Road last night. During a search of the residence investigators discovered meth lab inside the home. Investigators also discovered numerous chemicals and equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. While investigators were on the scene, the persons who reside at the home drove past officers at the scene.  Investigators conducted a traffic stop and the occupants were identified as Michael Brian Reid, age 32, and Darci Kathlene Sweitzer, age 27.  They were taken into custody and transported to the Madison County Jail.  At the time of their arrest, officers also found a small amount of marijuana in their possession.  The Drug Enforcement Administration was contacted to dispatch a hazardous materials contractor to the scene for clean-up.

While some Metro Narcotics investigators remained on the scene of the lab at the Old Humboldt Road address, other investigators went to 314 Westwood Avenue to conduct an investigation of a possible meth lab at that residence.  During a search of the premises, investigators located a black duffle bag in the rear seat of a vehicle belonging to Jason Randall Rogers, age 35, of Whispering Hills Drive in Jackson.  The bag contained chemicals and equipment to manufacture meth.  Investigators also found a bag in which a container was emitting a chemical smoke indicating part of the reaction was still in process.  More chemicals equipment used in the manufacture of methamphetamine were found inside the home.  Additionally, investigators found methamphetamine, syringes and scales inside the home.  Jeremy Vaughn Bartholomew, age 35, is the tenant at this address.  The Drug Enforcement Administration was also contacted on this case to dispatch a hazardous materials contractor to the scene for clean-up. Both subjects were taken into custody and transported to the Madison County Jail.

Investigators remained on the scene of both labs until the cleanup process was complete.

In addition to last night’s lab seizures, investigators also were able to connect Michael Reid, Darci Sweitzer and Jason Rogers to a lab discovered on Express Drive in North Jackson.  That investigation began on January 13, 2010 and they each have been charged today in that case as well.

Michael Reid and Darci Sweitzer, both of 438 Old Humboldt Road have been charged with 2 counts of Initiation of Methamphetamine Manufacture, Promotion of Methamphetamine Manufacture, Possession of Marijuana and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Both Reid and Sweitzer are still being held in the Madison County Jail in lieu of a $50,000 bond each.

Jason Rogers and Jeremy Bartholomew have been charged with Initiation of Methamphetamine Manufacture, Possession of Methamphetamine, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Promotion to Manufacture Meth.  Rogers faces a second charge of Initiation of Methamphetamine Manufacture on the Express Drive case.  Both Rogers and Bartholomew are still being held in the Madison County Jail pending their arraignment in Jackson City Court tomorrow morning.

If you have information on this case or any suspected drug activity, please contact the Jackson Madison County Metro Narcotics Unit at 731-424-6485 or CrimeStoppers at 731-424-TIPS (8477).

The Sterling Awards 2010: 20 Most Influential Women of West Tennessee were created by the Jackson Business and Professional Women and The Jackson Sun to honor successful women in West Tennessee.

Nominees must live or work in West Tennessee, be a leader in her business or profession, serve as a role model to other women in her business or profession, display creativity and innovation and contribute these talents to the growth of her profession as well as volunteer time to community betterment.
To apply, e-mail Mary Jo Middlebrooks at mmiddl9469@aol.com. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. March 24.

Found 2 Pit Bulls, on an adult and one is a puppy, found on Fieldcrest off North Parkway.  Please call 217-9306.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - (Bracket PDF) The NAIA has officially released the bracket for the 30^th Annual NAIA Division I Women’s Basketball National Championship. The 32-team championship will be held March 17 – 23 at Oman Arena in Jackson, Tenn. Tickets can be purchased by calling (731) 425-8587.

Defending national champion, Union (Tenn.) is making its 19^th consecutive appearance (1992-2010) and 21^st overall, the most among all teams in the field. The Lady Bulldogs lead all schools in the championship field with 54 total wins; Oklahoma City is second with 44 wins.

Montana Tech, Southern Polytechnic State (Ga.) and Southwestern Assemblies of God (Texas) are each making its first appearance in the event. Montana Tech received an at-large bid, while Southern Poly was the Southern States Athletic Conference regular-season champion. Southwestern Assemblies of God qualified as the Red River Athletic Conference tournament runner-up.

Four previous national champions have made the 32-team field. Oklahoma City leads the field with five titles (1988, 1999-2002), while defending national champion Union is second with four (1998, 2005-06, 2009). Lambuth (Tenn.) (2007) and Vanguard (Calif.) (2008) each have one national championship.

William Woods (Mo.) and Trevecca Nazarene (Tenn.) will get the championship under way on March 17 at 8:30 a.m. CST. The first and second round (March 17 – 19) will feature eight games in three days, followed by the quarterfinals on March 20. After an off day, the semifinals take place on March 22 and the National Championship is scheduled for March 23. The Championship final will be televised live nationally on CBS College Sports Television with tipoff at 9 p.m. CST.

Thirty-one games will be played in Jackson. The first 30 games will be video-streamed by NeuLion, the parent company of JumpTV. Three different subscription plans for basketball (Men’s and Women’s Division I; Men’s and Women’s Division II) will be available for tournament coverage. Users can purchase the All-Tournament pass, which includes every event offered on College Sports Direct from all four basketball championships for $39.95. Each of the four basketball championships can be purchased separately for $24.95 and any single day can be purchased for $9.95. In order to view the streaming, click here.

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The Liberty Crusaders will represent Jackson in the Boys State Basketball Tournament next week at MTSU. Liberty will find out their first round opponent Saturday. Jackson’s News/Talk/Sports Leader 101.5FM will broadcast Liberty games live from the Tournament. Dan Reaves and Seabass will handle the play-by-play. The Crusaders call also be heard online at wnws.com.

I found a female Bassett Hound on Tuesday, March 9 on Airways Blvd.  She looks super clean and healthy, very friendly.   She is brown and white looks to be full blooded.  This is not a stray.  We are keeping her because we don’t want her to get run over.  I can be reached at 731-608-0428 or during day 424-2383.

Small Female Mixed Breed Black and tan dog found at The Hermitage Apartments on Old Hickory Blvd.  Very friendly, well taken care of dog.  Please call 731-661-9008 or 731-668-2571.

Found 2 Dachshunds, both wearing collars, one looks to be an adult and the other a puppy.  They were found in the parking lot of West Tennessee Healthcare on the corner of Old Hickory and the 45 By-Pass.  Please call 512-1500.

Lost male yellow lab, not wearing a collar, lost in Northside Area on 3/5/2010.  Call 234-8091.