Officer Chris Rankin

Public Information Officer

903-798-3187 (office) 903-260-0294 (pager)

903-824-4199 (cell) 903-798-3023 (fax)

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Re: Officers Locate Meth. Lab During Search Warrant

Narcotics Detectives served a search warrant at a residence in Texarkana Arkansas late Friday night which resulted in the seizure of a methamphetamine lab. Detectives with the Bi-State Narcotics Task Force entered a residence at 1518 Locust St. and discovered a methamphetamine lab in the bathroom of the house. During the search detectives also located over two grams of what is believed to be methamphetamine and $700.00 in cash. Numerous other items and chemicals that are used in the production of meth. were also located in the house. The residence was occupied by Ryan Sinyard and Ginger Tyler. Both individuals were arrested on a felony charge of manufacturing a controlled susbstance. Both suspects were transported to thte Bi-State Jail for processing. Detectives dismantled the lab and secured evidence from the house.

Citizens are encouraged to report possible drug activity to the police or to the Crimestoppers Hotline at (903)793-STOP.

Thank you and you can visit the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department online at http://www.txkusa.org/arkpolice.