Meth labs found inside Sikeston home

SIKESTON, Mo. -- A Sikeston woman is in jail facing felony charges for meth labs found in her home.

Sherrie Jane Hamlin, 44, is charged by the Scott County prosecutor's office with attempting to manufacture methamphetamine, possessing meth precursors with intent to manufacture meth and possession of meth paraphernalia.

About 3:04 p.m. Monday, detectives from the Sikeston Department of Public Safety responded to assist the New Madrid County Sheriff's Department on an ongoing investigation at a home on the 100 block of Comstock Street, said Capt. Jim McMillen, public information officer for Sikeston.

"Our investigation was into counterfeit money and it led us into Scott County," New Madrid County Sheriff Terry Stevens said.

Hamlin gave officers permission to search the home, Stevens said.

During the search, officers found what appeared to be meth lab items in the garage, kitchen and a bedroom, according to McMillen.

"Some were more recently used than others," he said.

Hamlin was in custody at the Mississippi County Detention Center on $25,000 a cash or surety bond.

As for charges in New Madrid County, "we are going to submit the results of our investigation to our prosecutor for his decision," Stevens said.

"The investigation is continuing and there is the possibility of additional arrests," McMillen said.