WABASH – On August 18, 2016, at approximately 3:03 a.m. third shift patrol officers were patrolling the 600 block of Pike Street. Officers allege they detected a strong chemical odor in the area. Officers allege they pinpointed the origin of the chemical smell to 691 Pike Street. Officers furthered the investigation and led to a search warrant for the residence. Once Officers entered the residence an alleged active meth lab was located. The Wabash Drug Task Force was called to the scene as well the Indiana State Police Methamphetamine Disposal Team. Wabash City Fire Department provided fire suppression while the alleged lab was being dismantled. Bryan N. Myers, 46, Wabash, is being held on a 72 hour hold in Wabash County Jail for narcotics related charges.
Corporal Chad Galligan, Corporal Josh Prater, Patrolman Aaron Snover, and Patrolman Phil Mickelson initiated this investigation with additional support from Wabash Drug Task Force Officers Matt Shrider and Ryan Baker. Members of the Wabash County Sheriff’s Department assisted at the scene.