Multiple Agency Meth Lab Bust In Bee Spring

Edmonson Voice Staff
What started as a simple drug complaint turned into the discovery of a meth lab and the arrest of a Bee Spring man who now faces multiple felony charges.

Kentucky State Police and the Edmonson County Sheriff's office responded to the residence of Christopher Todd Richards, 49,  on Ross Farris Road where police found probable cause for a search warrant. Once the warrant was obtained, police reported that they found the remnants of a meth lab and a hydrochloric gas generator, which is an ingredient used in making meth. 

More charges were filed when it was also discovered that Richards was already a convicted felon who was found to have two firearms on the property, as well as two juveniles being present.

above photos courtesy of ECSO

Christopher Todd Richards, 49, Bee Spring. (Hart Co. Jail)

Richards was arrested without incident and charged with:

• manufacturing meth 1st offense
• possession of controlled substance 1st degree meth
• possession of firearm convicted felon
• controlled substance endangerment to child, 4th degree
• possession of marijuana 
• drug paraphernalia deliver/manufacture 

Police said the complaint was from suspicion that Richards was purchasing large amounts of ingredients that are used to make meth. "We always encourage folks to report anything suspicious," said Deputy Wally Ritter. "If you work in a retail store where you see some of these items sold to the same people in excess, please report that activity to dispatch." ​

If convicted, Richards faces a maximum of 40 years in prison. Also assisting at the scene was the Brownsville Police Department and the District Two Constable.

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