Crime & Safety

Walmart Meth Lab Suspect Arrested Again at Oakville Gas Station

The woman was arrested Monday night in connection with another mobile meth lab.

ST. LOUIS, MO -- The 32-year-old woman that police say brought a mobile meth lab into June 7 was arrested again Monday night at the on Telegraph Road. 

Officers from the South County Precinct responded to a suspicious person call at approximately 10:30 p.m. and observed the woman throw a bottle toward the dumpster. 

Police recognized the woman as Jennifer Vaughn, . Vaughn had been detained on suspicion of shoplifting when officers discovered a bottle containing meth, also known as a "shake and bake" lab.

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Officials evacuated the Walmart and closed the store for nearly three hours.

County police discovered a similar bottle at the U-Gas and also found meth-making materials on Vaughn. The bottle was contained without incident and Vaughn is now in 24-hour custody. 

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Formal charges will not be issued for Vaughn until the crime lab analyzes the bottles. 

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