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Memphis man behind bars following a search warrant
Posted: 03.05.2013 at 8:36 AM
Updated: 03.05.2013 at 12:00 PM
KHQA Newsdesk
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Derek Sanchez, charged with attempt to manufacture methamphetamine   / Scotland County Sheriff's Office
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MEMPHIS, MO. -- A Friday night search warrant served at a Memphis home lands one person in jail on drug charges.

According to our sister station KTVO, Derek Sanchez, 32, of Memphis, is charged with attempt to manufacture methamphetamine. He is being held in the Daviess-DeKalb Regional Jail under $50,000 cash only bond.

The Scotland County Sheriff's Office says deputies entered the residence on South Market Street in Memphis and found numerous items known to be used in the manufacture of meth.

The Scotland County Sheriff's Office, Memphis Police and North Missouri Drug Task Force were all involved in the arrest.

Authorities say the investigation is continuing and more arrests are pending.

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