A Screven County man is under arrest after a methamphetamine lab was discovered at his home.
Tracy Austin, 42, of Newington, is charged with trafficking methamphetamine, manufacturing methamphetamine and possession of tools during the commission of a crime.
Authorities were tipped off about possible drug activity at his Runs Branch Road home, officials said.
Screven County Sheriff Mike Kile asked for help from Effingham County and together discovered the lab Wednesday afternoon.
Effingham County Sheriff's Office spokesman David Ehsanipoor says Austin has an extensive criminal history and has served time in prison for charges that include manufacturing meth.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:05 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:05:32 GMT
Two women are behind bars after Port Wentworth Police say they found a child, who was in their care, wandering the streets, soaking wet.
Two women are behind bars after Port Wentworth Police say they found a child, who was in their care, wandering the streets, soaking wet. It happened on Tuesday.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:30:09 GMT
The Coastal Empire and Lowcountry are no strangers to severe weather. The past couple of decades have seen several damaging tornado systems, including April 9th 1998 when several counties saw damage
The Coastal Empire and Lowcountry are no strangers to severe weather. The past couple of decades have seen several damaging tornado systems, including April 9th 1998 when several counties saw damage...
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:01 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:01:38 GMT
Dog found with 300 burned into its body
The hunting dog was found near some woods Charleston County last week, the person who found it took the dog to the Emergency Veterinary Hospital in North Charleston. The hound was given fluids and medicine
This dog was identified with something acidic. The numbers are now permanent scars, says Charleston Animal Society's Dr. Sarah Boyd.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 5:08 PM EDT2013-05-21 21:08:59 GMT
By Randy Key, WJBF Web Content Producer - Augusta, GA - On Tuesday, Richmond County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a wooded area off of Mickey Court regarding a suspicious situation. Upon arrival,
By Randy Key, WJBF Web Content Producer - Augusta, GA - On Tuesday, Richmond County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a wooded area off of Mickey Court regarding a suspicious situation. Upon arrival,
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:30 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:30:57 GMT
A man being questioned by authorities in the Boston bombing probe was fatally shot when he initiated a violent confrontation, FBI officials said Wednesday.
A man being questioned by authorities in the Boston bombing probe was fatally shot when he initiated a violent confrontation, FBI officials said Wednesday.
Tuesday, May 14 2013 11:36 AM EDT2013-05-14 15:36:56 GMT
LaTonya Williams spent her first Mother's Day in tears after finding out that someone was making fun of her precious baby Lola. "She was born with Apert Syndrome which affects her development and she's
Thousands of people are reacting online and in-person after hearing after hearing how baby Lola, who sufferes from a syndrome, was verbally attacked in offensive posts online by strangers.
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