Hot Springs police officers checking on a 911 hang-up call reportedly discovered a methamphetamines lab in a garage Sunday afternoon, leading to the arrest of a local man.

Jerry Lee Izard, 44, was taken into custody at 208 Mote St. and charged with a felony count of possession of drug paraphernalia with intent to manufacture meth, punishable by up to 20 years in prison.

According to reports, officers Mike Hogarth and Carl Seymour responded to the Mote Street residence shortly before 1 p.m. to check on a 911 call that was cut off and spoke to the owner of the property, w...

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