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This alleged meth lab at 6286 English Turn in Fennwood shut down Aug. 18.
Zachary Police arrested two people Wednesday, Aug. 18, in connection with the alleged meth lab, however one has since been released on a summons, Capt. David McDavid said.
"About a year ago we were contacted by the Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics regarding a possible methamphetamine lab in operation," Herty said.
"An investigation was launched and the agencies involved executed undercover agents and informants."
About 10 a.m. on Wednesday, DELTA initiated a search warrant for a residence at 6286 English Turn Avenue in the Fennwood subdivision near Fennwood Hills Country Club off Hwy. 64.
"Upon entry, we found the home to be in complete disarray and the makings of an alleged meth lab," Herty said.
Police arrested Michael Lynn Kendrick Jr., 35, of 6286 English Turn Avenue, Zachary, and Angela Belt, 27, of 2929 Landmoor Drive, in Slaughter.
Herty also said phosphene gas was found which is odorless, flammable and toxic.
"Everything went smoothly and without incident although it appeared as though they had just finished manufacturing some meth. Alleged meth was also found in the home," Herty said.
The DELTA Narcotics Task Force is made up of members from the Zachary Police Department, Baker Police Department, East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office, West Feliciana Sheriff's Office, St. Francisville Police Department, Baton Rouge Constable's Office and Pointe Coupee Sheriff's Office.
Herty said a representative from each agency was present at the time of the arrest.
"This was a very good bust with all agencies involved and working together and without the cooperation of everyone, this would not have been possible. A major meth dealer in Louisiana and Mississippi has been taken off the streets," Herty said. "The streets are safer for Zachary residents and their children."
Herty thanked the neighbors and citizens of Zachary for their support and patience on this war on drugs. "It takes time to work an investigation such as this."
Residents of English Turn in Fennwood said that everyone knew each other but nobody knew who actually lived at 6286 English Turn.
"Vehicles would show up all throughout the day," said one neighbor, who asked that his identity not be revealed. "You hate to pass judgement on people but we just would notice the oddest things at the oddest hours of the day."
Kendrick was arrested and transported to East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. Possible charges include manufacturing of a meth lab and distribution.
Belt was released on a summons pending further investigation, said McDavid.
More details on this breaking story will be updated at ZacharyToday.com.
(PHOTOS/Stacy Gill)
This is really frustrating. I have lived in Zachary my whole entire life and it floors me that people who live here thimk Zachary is perfect and so immune to this type of activity. It goes on every single day here. People here are not perfect and never will be. I think it is very interesting it took the cops an entire year to get enough evidence for a search warrant for this guy. I mean in all honesty the cops here were not giving out tickets or anything else do to the speed vans so please tell me why an entire year went by! MAybe because it is almost election time and hmm John Herty would look like some sort of super hero? or Maybe the fact these guys want a raise and they are not having their way? Hmmm I think any one who plays dumb about this is insane. I don't beleive everything I hear in the news either because it is all conveyed to sell stories and ratings.Just remember that. Also for the people who commented about cars coming and going throughout the day, these are younger people who live here and have alot of friends just because people are not like the stepford community it doesn't make them guilty of anything. Typical Zachary people so Judgemental!