Dexter Daily Statesman: Local News: Investigation results in methamphetamine lab bust in Puxico (03/30/08)

Corey Noles photo Keith Haynes of the SEMO Drug Task Force displays the meth lab that was busted in a Thursday night raid. Among the things found were several grams of finished methamphetamine, an undisclosed amount in production, 'Liquid Fire,' Coleman lantern fuel and numerous other ingredients and production tools.

A recent investigation in Stoddard County has resulted in the arrests of two people for manufacturing methamphetamine.

Arrested were Tina L. Hayden and Dennis J. Hayden of Puxico. Both are currently facing charges of the Class A felony of manufacturing methamphetamine, Class A felony of attempted manufacture of methamphetamine, Class C felony of possession of a precursor to the manufacture of methamphetamine, Class D felony of possession drug paraphernalia, Class C felony of possession of a controlled substance (methamphetamine). Bond was set at $250,000 cash only for both.

According to Stoddard County Sheriff Carl Hefner, an ongoing investigation by the Stoddard County Sheriff's Department and the SEMO Drug Task Force in reference to illegal drug activity, a search warrant was executed at the residence of Dennis and Tina Hayden located at 583 N. Hwy. 51 at Puxico.

Dennis Hayden

As a result of the search warrant a variety of drugs were located at the residence including methamphetamine, marijuana, illegal prescription drugs and an active methamphetamine lab.

According to the complaint filed by Keith Haynes in a Stoddard County court Friday morning, Dennis Hayden was found manufacturing methamphetamine in an outbuilding when police arrived to serve the warrant.

Haynes also stated that the residence was within 1.000 feet of the Puxico School.

Tina Hayden

Caught the chef in the kitchen! What was the waitress doing at the time of the bust?

-- Posted by shannonhoon on Mon, Mar 31, 2008, at 2:24 PM

I don't think anything about this is a joking matter! Wish it was all destroyed & gone forever! Concerned citizen for our children!

-- Posted by semoeagle1360 on Tue, Apr 1, 2008, at 6:09 PM

They got caught right in the act and the woman look so sad. Well if you are going to make meth and play the game you must be willing to pay the price.

You go keith haynes

-- Posted by gertie on Tue, Apr 1, 2008, at 8:00 PM

she looks sad? looks mad to me lol Oh well no-one twisted their arms and forced them to make their choices.

-- Posted by MikeM68 on Tue, Apr 1, 2008, at 8:24 PM

Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.

-- Posted by turdjerker on Thu, Apr 3, 2008, at 8:27 AM

great job stoddard county BUT your priorities are not right... 250,000 cash bond for dopers and 25,000 bond for molesters... ?? who will get out of jail first??

-- Posted by myviews on Sat, Apr 12, 2008, at 4:52 PM

I think this couple got what they deserve,they needed to be caught. She looks sad due to years of drug abuse!

-- Posted by merrillmommyof5 on Fri, Apr 25, 2008, at 12:18 PM

All in the family! Isn't Ms. Hayden's son in a beautiful orange jumpsuit also?I hope that there isn't any more Haydens or Merrills out in society or we're all in trouble!

-- Posted by mj23 on Fri, Apr 25, 2008, at 12:36 PM

I don't think that it is fair to put down the Merrill last name. I have 5 Merrill children that are related to this family, and all of them are very productive children. My oldest is in college,one graduates with honors this year and one in two years and two in middle school Please don't disgrace my children. It is not there fault that there are IDIOTS like this in the family!!!!!!

-- Posted by merrillmommyof5 on Wed, Apr 30, 2008, at 7:59 AM