The following press release was sent to wspa.com on Tuesday
Another person has been arrested in connection with the meth lab in Newberry County that exploded on Sunday night November 16, killing one person.
Deputies say that Cynthia Lynn Worthington, 47, of 1025 Jalapa Road, Newberry, was arrested and charged with Conspiracy.
Authorities allege that Worthington supplied pseudoephedrine and ammonia nitrate used to make meth and that she used the meth once it was made. They say that Worthington obtained the items through lawful purchase, but that knowingly allowed it to be illegally converted to meth, and then used the meth.
Three others have been arrested in connection with the case which has been tragic because of the loss of life and because a small child was in the home at the time the incident happened.
Law enforcement officials say that the investigation is ongoing and that more arrests are likely.
They are asking anyone with additional information to contact the Newberry County Sheriff’s Office at (803) 321-2222 or at www.newberrycountysheriff.com.
If you have any information about this case, please contact the Newberry County Sheriff’s at (803) 321-2222 or Crime Stoppers at 1-888-CrimeSC or www.sccrimestoppers.com.
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