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LEWIS COUNTY RESIDENTS INDICTED
ON EXPLOSIVES CHARGES

Nashville, TN - April 3, 2002 - Two Lewis County residents, James Malcom "Brother" Davis and Stacey Davis, were arrested on Monday and Tuesday of this week pursuant to separate sealed indictments from the federal grand jury for Middle Tennessee.

James Malcom "Brother" Davis was charged with possession of 42 sticks of stolen dynamite and possession of dynamite by a person under felony indictment. Stacey Davis was named in a six count indictment which alleged that he knowingly received 20 sticks of stolen dynamite; received and possessed explosive materials; possessed equipment, chemicals, products, and materials which may be used to manufacture methamphetamine and knowingly and intentionally manufactured marijuana plants. The indictment also charges that in August of 2001 Stacey Davis unlawfully transported explosive materials across a state line and knowingly transported stolen explosive materials.

DEA Agents and Lawrence County Sheriff's Deputy Charles Crosslin arrested James Malcom "Brother" Davis last Thursday. Stacey Davis was arrested by ATF Agent Wayne Kilday on Monday.

In proceedings in U.S. Magistrate Court on Monday, James Malcom "Brother" Davis was detained without bond pending trial. On Tuesday, Stacey Davis was released on a $50,000 bond.

These indictments stem from an ongoing investigation federal, state and local law enforcement agencies of methamphetamine trafficking and the unlawful use and possession of explosives in southern middle Tennessee

Participating agencies include the U.S. Attorney's office for Middle Tennessee, District Attorney Mike Bottoms, District Attorney Ron Davis, ATF, DEA, FBI, FBI, Lawrence County Sheriff William Doming, Lawrenceburg Police Department, 21st District Violent Crime and Drug Task Force, and Lewis County Sheriff James Kilpatrick.

It is anticipated that trial dates will be set in the United States District Court for Middle Tennessee, Columbia Division, in the next three months.

The United States Attorney's Office requests that anyone having information regarding methamphetamine distribution or manufacture, or illegal activities involving explosives contact any of the participating agencies

It should be noted that charges brought against a person through an indictment are accusations only. All defendants are presumed innocent of the charges against them unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.