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Last updated on Friday, June 19, 2015
(VIGO CO.) - Thursday at 12:37p.m. and at the request of the Vigo County Sheriff’s Office, Indiana State Police Meth Suppression Troopers from the Putnamville Post responded to 5593 North Clinton Street to investigate a possible clandestine methamphetamine lab explosion.
The explosion occurred inside a detached garage on the north side of the residence.
Preliminary investigation revealed 36-year-old David J. Stewart of the address was in the detached garage, when a sudden explosion occurred. His two kids, ages unknown, were inside the home and one child ran next door for help. The kids were not injured.
The garage engulfed in flames and was extinguished by members of the Otter Creek Fire/Rescue Department. Stewart was taken by Trans Care EMS to Union Hospital of Terre Haute and later airlifted to Eskenazi Hospital in Indianapolis for treatment of extensive chemical and thermal burns.
Further investigation by ISP Meth Suppression Troopers revealed numerous items commonly associated with methamphetamine production and a "one pot" meth lab inside the detached garage.
The investigation is ongoing by ISP Meth Suppression Troopers Shilo Raulston, B.J. Patterson, and Adam Edwards. Assisting were Vigo County Sheriff's Office, Vigo County Drug Task Force, Otter Creek Fire/Rescue, and Trans Care EMS.
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