Henderson County Drug Enforcement Unit Investigators arrested a man on Wednesday.
Richard Duane Riggs, 48, was booked into the Henderson County Jail for manufacture a controlled substance, with intent to deliver (200-400 grams).
The investigators continue to comb the Cedar Creek Lake area for methamphetamine manufacturers.
The charge is a first degree felony, which carries a possible sentence of 5 to 99 years, upon conviction.
Sheriff’s department reports stated DEU investigators Ronny Halbert, David Faught and Darrell Waller responded to a complaint of drug activity at a residence west of Seven Points.
Investigators went to the residence and spoke with the owner, Riggs. He granted the officers written consent to search the property.
Investigators found a large quantity of methamphetamine that was in the process of being manufactured.
They also found containers whose contents tested positive for the presence of ammonia and hydrochloric acid, both commonly used in the manufacture of methamphetamine.
Riggs was arrested on site and transported to the Henderson County Jail, where he was held without bond Thursday.
Reports stated the DEU was assisted by Van Zandt County Drug Task Force Investigators Rusty Grimes and James Bradshaw, along with the Henderson County District Attorney’s Office.
The DEU and other law enforcement agencies in the county have stepped-up their investigation of illegal drug activity in 2009.
A Henderson County Grand Jury that met May 5, returned 74 true bills of which at least 36 were drug related offenses.
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DEU arrests man for manufacturing drugs
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Primary voting Tuesday
Ready, set, vote.
The polls open Tuesday at 7 a.m. in the Democratic and Republican Primaries. Henderson County candidates run the gamut from first-timers to long-time incumbents.
Some county voters will be traveling to new polling places for this round of balloting, after the much-debated redistricting process. -
Henderson County communities participate in Click It or Ticket
It's not a good weekend to get out on the state highways without buckling up.
In fact, that's probably true every weekend.
But the 11th annual Click It or Ticket Seat Belt Mobilization Campaign is under way, now through June 3, 2012. -
‘Martha and Mary’
The Henderson County Performing Arts Center, in conjunction with Elite Barrel Racing, announces the World Premiere of local Playwright R.G. Haynie’s newest play, “Martha and Mary,” on May 31 at 7:30 p.m., with additional shows on June 2, June 7, June 8 and June 9 at 7:30 p.m., with matinees at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 3 and Sunday, June 10 at the theatre complex, located at 400 Gibson Road in Athens.
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Slide Show- Old Fiddlers Reunion
The Fiddlers Reunion is in full swing around the Athens Courthouse. Final winners and street dance Friday night. Photos by Kathi Nailling
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Fiddlers firing up
You can get on out of that bed now, and get yourselves down to the courthouse square.
The fiddlers are firing up, and they'll be going until the clock strikes 12 with the street dance, as the 81st Annual Old Fiddlers Reunion gets into high gear. -
Valedictorian & Salutatorian
The Athens High School Valedictorian of 2012 is Rachaelle Browning. She is the daughter of Wes and Jan Browning. Rachaelle will be attending the University of Texas at Austin in the fall of 2012 and plans to major in Aerospace Engineering.
Rachaelle has participated in various extracurricular activities throughout high school in preparation for a career in engineering. -
3rd annual Hornet Fun Run continues through today
Fourth graders participated Thursday in the 3rd Annual Hornet Fun Run at the Cain Center. Above is the beginning, when the children would run one mile. At left, Isaac Garcia is shown taking overall first place. Second place honors for boys went to Armondo Garcia, and Third place Case Friedrich. Girls first place was Taylor Stiles, second place Veronica Campa and third place honors went to Semia Brazier. See those that placed, both boys and girls, on Page 14. The fifth grade will run today.
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Witnesses aid in suspects’ capture
Timing is everything, and one would-be burglar apparently didn't have it during a burglary at a home on North Murchison Street near Athens.
Witnesses saw the burglary as it was happening, and one homeowner, Billy Stewart, fired three rounds at the burglar, as he was driving off his property with a stolen yellow 4-wheeler. -
Valedictorian & Salutatorian
Ariel Reeder and Sam Harrell have been chosen respectively as Valedictorian and Salutatorian of Athens Christian Preparatory Academy. More will be announced from other area schools in future issues.
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GBC mayor official after vote canvassing
GUN BARREL CITY — It's official now.
There's a new mayor in Gun Barrel City, thanks to the canvassing of votes at Tuesday night's regularly-scheduled city council meeting. - More Local News Headlines
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Primary voting Tuesday


