BECKLEY —
The Beckley Police Department discovered what they suspect was a meth lab on South Fayette Street in Beckley, across the street from Stratton Elementary School, and a convicted felon is back in Southern Regional Jail, reported Gant Montgomery, chief of detectives.
Montgomery said several uniformed police officers executed a search warrant at 1204 S. Fayette Street just before midnight Monday.
While searching the home of Mark Anthony Lyons, 44, police found a .38 special handgun and components of a methamphetamine lab.
Montgomery said among the items found were paint thinner, acetone, glass jars with residue, liquid heat and hydrogen peroxide.
Beckley Police then contacted Det. Gary Epling of the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office, who is trained to respond with assessment and clean up of meth labs.
The home was evacuated and Lyons’ 6-month-old baby was taken to Raleigh General Hospital for evaluation, he said.
Montgomery said he understands the infant is OK, but explained that the police needed to be sure the child had not been harmed if exposed to chemicals.
Child Protective Services was contacted, he said.
The detective said Lyons has been charged with being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm and child neglect. Bond was set at $125,000 and Lyons remains lodged at Southern Regional Jail.
At noon Tuesday representatives of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency were still evaluating the home and police are continuing the investigation.
Once police have tested the suspected lab equipment, Lyons may face further charges for methamphetamine production, Montgomery said.
The Beckley Police officers who conducted the search of the home are Ptl. Chris Bloxton, Cpl. J. Legursky, Sgt. Roy Redden, Cpl. Josh Stewart, Ptl. Dirk Snuffer, Cpl. Jamie Blume and Sgt. Seneca Webb.
Cpl. Philip Conley is the investigating officer.
Today's Front Page
Related Photos
-
While executing a search warrant Monday night, Beckley Police discovered suspected components of a methamphetamine lab. The home, located at 1204 S. Fayette Street, is next door to the East Beckley Precinct of the department and across the street from Stratton Elementary School. Rick Barbero
-
Beckley Police Cpl. P.W. Conley adjusts crime scene tape at 1204 South Fayette Street Tuesday. The homeowner, Mark Anthony Lyons, 44, has been charged with being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm and child neglect. Bond was set at $125,000 and Lyons remains lodged at Southern Regional Jail. Once police have tested the suspected lab equipment, Lyons may face further charges for methamphetamine production, police said. Rick Barbero
-
A sign placed on the door at 1204 South Fayette Street warns of a potential hazardous material exposure risk because of the suspected methamphetamine-making materials found in the home, including paint thinner, acetone, glass jars with residue, liquid heat and hydrogen peroxide. Rick Barbero
Beckley police find possible meth lab next door to precinct station
- Today's Front Page
-
-
Veterans get warm welcome in Rainelle
Roaring into town on motorcycles of all descriptions, veterans participating in the annual Run for the Wall received a warm welcome in Rainelle.
-
Turnpike officials expect major traffic issues for Jamboree and FOC Auto Fair
For a week or so, the Beckley area just might resemble the bumper-to-bumper crawl of traffic in a major metropolis and the West Virginia Turnpike is taking steps now in an effort to keep travelers moving in and out of the Boy Scouts complex for a Jamboree in July.
-
Cold front to bring nippy conditions
The calendar says it’s nearly time for the unofficial start of summer, but late tonight and early Saturday, the area could break record low temperatures.
-
Independence senior quiet, artistic, humorous
Independence High School graduating senior Rebecca “Becky” Smith, from the outskirts of Slab Fork, is the type of student who doesn’t cause waves.
- Turnpike officials expecting major traffic issues during Jamboree, Auto Fair
-
Familiar flooding
-
Governor names Bowling state DHHR secretary
Former hospital executive and nurse Karen Bowling will become West Virginia’s Health and Human Resources secretary on July 1, Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin said Wednesday, taking over a sprawling department recently scrutinized by an audit and assigned the daunting task of expanding the state’s Medicaid program.
-
Health care professional no stranger to southern W.Va.
The new secretary of West Virginia’s Department of Health and Human Resources is certainly no stranger to southern West Virginia. In fact, she has grown up and served the region for a number of years in various capacities across the broad spectrum of the health care industry.
-
There are some bright spots in ongoing Fayette County school facility projects
When an architect calls for $136 million in repairs to get school facilities back into shape — as one recently did in Fayette County — it’s easy to get discouraged. But it’s important to remember that progress is still happening, says the county’s director of operations.
-
Health care professional no stranger to southern W.Va.
The new director of West Virginia’s Department of Health and Human Resources is certainly no stranger to southern West Virginia. In fact, she has grown up and served the region for a number of years in various capacities across the broad spectrum of the health care industry.
- More Today's Front Page Headlines
-
Officials: Truck Hit Bridge Before Collapse
Sheriff: No Sign Killing of 2 Kids Was Planned
Obama Defends Drone Strikes, With Limits
Raw: Jurors Deadlock on Jodi Arias Penalty
Boy Scouts Decision "First Step" Say Activists
Raw: Utah Teen Arrested in Death of His Brothers
Closer Look at Okla. School Where Children Died
Two Suspects in Murder Known to London Police
Boy Scouts Mom Supports Gay Inclusiveness
"Be Ready": NOAA Warns of Busy Hurricane Season
SeaWorld: Penguins Are Coolest Thing in Florida
Obama Renews Call to Close Gitmo
Obama Offers Drone Strike Defense
Raw: Heckler Interrupts Obama on Guantanamo
A Slice of Apple History Up for Grabs
