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MSU meth-chem stash triggers arrest; no lab found in Wells Hall
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MSU meth-chem stash triggers arrest; no lab found in Wells Hall

Police arrested 31-year-old Xin Tong after Wells Hall at Michigan State University was searched following reports of a strong odor; bags containing substances commonly used to manufacture meth were found, though MSU later said no meth lab was located inside Wells Hall. Tong faces trespassing, malicious destruction of property over $20,000, and felony charges related to operating/maintaining a meth lab, and is held on a $500,000 bond with a DHS hold; Wells Hall was evacuated briefly but there is no known threat to campus.

MSU Wells Hall arrest linked to meth precursor stash, prompts campus closure
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MSU Wells Hall arrest linked to meth precursor stash, prompts campus closure

A 31-year-old man, Xin Tong, was arrested at Michigan State University’s Wells Hall on felony charges for possessing chemicals used to manufacture meth and for malicious destruction of a building over $20,000; authorities say no meth lab was found in Wells Hall, but precursors and containers were found on Tong, who is being held on a $500,000 bond with a Department of Homeland Security hold. The building was closed for cleanup and remediation, while campus officials confirmed the environment is safe and continued the investigation.

MSU Wells Hall Meth Lab Arrest Triggers Campus Closure
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MSU Wells Hall Meth Lab Arrest Triggers Campus Closure

A 31-year-old Xin Tong was arrested for allegedly operating a meth lab inside Michigan State University’s Wells Hall, facing charges of malicious destruction of a building over $20,000 and operating/maintaining a meth lab. Tong was arraigned with a $500,000 bond; Wells Hall will be closed through May 1 while officials assess the building. MSU police say there is no campus-wide threat and exams have been relocated as the university works to return to normal operations.

MSU Wells Hall Meth Lab Suspect Arraigned
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MSU Wells Hall Meth Lab Suspect Arraigned

A 31-year-old man identified as Xin Tong was arrested and arraigned for allegedly operating a meth lab inside Michigan State University’s Wells Hall. An evacuation occurred after a chemical incident, and investigators say Tong possessed lab chemicals. He faces felony charges including malicious destruction of a building over $20,000 and maintaining a lab involving meth, with a $500,000 cash-or-surety bond. Wells Hall remains closed pending safety checks.

MSU Meth Lab Arrest Shuts Wells Hall
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MSU Meth Lab Arrest Shuts Wells Hall

Michigan State University police arrested 31-year-old Xin Tong for allegedly operating a meth lab inside Wells Hall, prompting the building to remain closed through May 1 while investigations, environmental testing, and remediation proceed. Tong is charged with felony malicious destruction of property and operating a meth lab and is held on a $500,000 bond at the Ingham County Jail.