Crime & Safety
Pierce County Man Wanted for Making Meth, Explosives
Roger L. Elson is accused of manufacturing methamphetamine and building bombs.

The Pierce County Sheriffβs 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, 6β11β, 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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