On May 1, 2014 Camden County Street Crimes Unit and Lake Area Narcotics Enforcement Group conducted a narcotics investigation in the 100 block of Payton Place Climax Springs.

During the search a red phosphorus methamphetamine lab was seized along with methamphetamine.

Matthew Allen Fitzwater 49 of Climax Springs has been charged with a Class B Felony of distribute/deliver/manufacture/produce or attempt to or possess with intent to distribute/deliver/manufacture/produce a controlled substance, and a Class A Misdemeanor of possession of a controlled substance. Fitzwater is currently being held in the Camden County Adult Detention Facility on a $1,000.00 cash or $7,500.00 surety bond.

Rebecca Irene Randolph 22 of Climax Springs has been charged with a Class C Felony of possession of a controlled substance, and a Class A Misdemeanor of unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. Randolph is currently being held in the Camden County Adult Detention Facility of $1,000.00 cash or $7,500.00 surety bond.