GALLIPOLIS FERRY — Mason County sheriff’s deputies arrested a local man who was carrying materials for building a meth lab in his vehicle.

Edward Thomas Glenn was arrested Thursday, Nov. 12 by Deputy D.A. Pearson of the Mason County Sheriff’s Department for operating a mobile clandestine meth lab.

Glenn, 26, was stopped in the 2200 block of Millstone Road after he had fled during a traffic stop. During the investigation, Pearson discovered the components to construct and operate a clandestine meth lab concealed in Glenn’s vehicle.

After finding the lab, Captain B.C. Peterson was called to the scene to assist Pearson. The West Virginia State Police Special Operations Unit also arrived at the location to dispose of the dangerous components of the lab.

Once the investigation was complete and evidence was collected, Glenn was transported to the Western Regional Jail where he has been incarcerated with a $50,000 bond.