Crime & Safety

Pierce County Man Wanted for Making Meth, Explosives

Roger L. Elson is accused of manufacturing methamphetamine and building bombs.

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is looking for a man accused of making meth and building bombs, according to the Crime Stoppers Tacoma-Pierce County website.

Roger Lee Elson, 54, is wanted for manufacturing methamphetamine, possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver and unlawful manufacture/sale/offer to sell explosives.

The Washington's Most Wanted website reported that the authorities found a meth lab at Elson's property in Puyallup last December.Β 

Last week, police arrested Elson's wife--prompting a warrant for his arrest.
Elson is described to be a white male, 6’11”, 210 lbs., graying light brown hair with green eyes.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 253-591-5959 or 1-800-222-TIPS.

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