Man arrested for allegedly running meth lab in Michigan State building
The State News • • sports
Key Points:
- Tong was arraigned and is held at Ingham County Jail on a $500,000 bond, with a Department of Homeland Security hold on his bond unrelated to the criminal investigation.
- MSU Police responded to property damage and a trespassing complaint at Wells Hall, where Tong was found with multiple chemical substances, some unknown and potentially hazardous.
- Wells Hall was closed Monday through Friday to allow for a thorough search, safety inspections, cleaning, and repairs, with confirmed environmental tests indicating no risk to the community.
- The investigation led to felony charges against Tong, and repair costs for Wells Hall are estimated to exceed $20,000.
- MSU Police Chief Mike Yankowski emphasized that the focus remains on the criminal investigation without disclosing Tong’s student or faculty status due to privacy laws.
