JACKSON TN – Jackson-Madison County Metro Narcotics Investigators received information that April Watson, who was wanted on outstanding arrest warrants, was walking in the 2300 block of North Highland Avenue. The Investigators made contact with Watson near 2314 North Highland where she was walking with Max Wade. Initially, Watson used false personal information to avoid arrest, but her identity was confirmed and she was taken into custody.
Max Wade was found to have approximately 2 grams of finished methamphetamine in his pant pocket.
A search of their possessions revealed that the couple was transporting an active “one pot” or “shake and bake” methamphetamine lab along with additional precursors, reagents and equipment used to manufacture methamphetamine. The lab components were dismantled and processed and a Response Truck from the Tennessee Methamphetamine and Pharmaceutical Task Force was called to the scene to package and remove the hazardous wastes and lab equipment.
April Deshannon Watson, age 31, of 241 Chester Levee Road in Jackson was charged with Initiation of Methamphetamine Manufacture, Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Criminal Impersonation.
Max Ray Wade, age 41, of 106 New Street in Jackson was charged with Iniation of Methamphetamine Manufacture, Felony Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Methamphetamine with Intent to Sell or Distribute.
Both are currently being held at the Madison County Criminal Justice Complex where they await arraignment in Madison County General Sessions Court.
