8-year-old rescued from drug lab; 3 arrested on multiple charges, sheriff’s office says

TIPTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) - Tennessee authorities say three people are facing numerous charges in connection with a steroid manufacturing laboratory in a home that had a large amount of narcotics.

According to the Tipton County Sheriff’s Office, a search warrant was executed at the Munford-area home last week.

During the search, investigators said they discovered what appeared to be an anabolic steroid manufacturing laboratory operating inside the home.

The reported findings included numerous chemicals, compounds and equipment used to manufacture, package, ship and distribute anabolic steroids, investigators noted.

The sheriff’s office said about 22 pounds of steroid compounds, a pound of psilocybin mushrooms, more than 500 illegally manufactured Xanax pills, more than 500 vials prepared for distribution, miscellaneous prescription medication, marijuana and firearms were also seized from the property.

Additionally, an 8-year-old was found at the residence and was removed from the home.

David Adam McNeil, 39, Amanda McNeil, 39, and David Lee McNeil, 68, were identified by the sheriff’s office as those who were arrested.

David Adam McNeil’s and David Lee McNeil’s charges included possession of a controlled substance and aggravated child abuse, among others, with Amanda McNeil’s charges including aggravated child abuse, neglect and endangerment.

All three are due to appear in court next week.