Type of Incident: Clandestine Methamphetamine Lab
Date:  11/11/2004	Time:  9:30 PM
Location:  3245 35th ST and 926 1/2 Main ST., Grinnell, IA
Suspect#1 Name:  England, Michael Shawn Age:  25 Address:  926 1/2 Main ST., Grinnell, IA   Offense Charged:  Manufacturer of Methamphetamine, Class B Felony
Facts and circumstances of the arrest including time, place, resistance, pursuit, and use of weapons:

On 11/11/2004 , members of the Grinnell Police Department, the Poweshiek County Sheriff’s Office, the Iowa Department of Narcotics Enforcement, and the Jasper/Poweshiek/Pella Drug Taskforce executed two search warrants in conjunction resulting in the discovery of two methamphetamine labs.  These search warrants were parts of an ongoing criminal investigation.

 During the execution of the search warrant at 3245 35^th Ave , Grinnell , IA , in an outbuilding, several items and products consistent with the manufacturer of methamphetamine were located and seized as evidence.  This includes “sludge”, a substance created as a by-product during the clandestine production of methamphetamine.  The persons residing at this residence are not suspect in this investigation, but it is believed that Michael Shawn England is responsible for the criminal evidence that was located and seized.

 Due the very hazardous nature and volatile potential of the chemicals and ingredients used in the processing and synthesis of methamphetamine the Grinnell Fire Department was deployed to the scene at 3245 35^th ST., Grinnell, IA, to monitor safety and to be prepared should an emergency decontamination be warranted.  Both search warrants were served and executed without any incident. 

 During the execution of the search warrant at 926 ½ Main ST. , Grinnell , IA , the residence of Michael Shawn England, several items consistent with the manufacturer of methamphetamine were located and seized as evidence.  The items in this “lab” were less volatile and of lower risk not requiring the fire department to be deployed to this scene or any other emergency action taken.  Also found at this scene was usable methamphetamine product.

 Due to the danger and the chemical complexity of the evidence seized in these two search warrants, it was necessary to summons the aid of the Iowa Department of Narcotics Enforcement Clandestine Lab Team.  The members of the lab team receive special training and equipment that allow them to safely handle and preserve evidence samples and exhibits so they can be later examined in a criminal laboratory environment.

 Michael Shawn England has been taken into custody and charged with Manufacturing Methamphetamine, a Class B Felony, pursuant to the Code of Iowa.  A Class B Felony upon conviction is punishable by a penalty of a prison sentence not to exceed 25 years.  England will be held until he receives his initial court appearance sometime on 11/12/2004 where the court will then issue a bond or other custodial release conditions.

 If you have any information regarding this or any other crime, please contact the Jasper/Poweshiek/Pella Drug Taskforce at 641-791-0857, visit http://gpd.grinnelliowa.org, or contact your local law enforcement agency.