Intruder accused of running meth lab at Michigan State University’s largest academic building
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A 31-year-old man, Xin Tong, was arrested for allegedly operating a methamphetamine lab inside Wells Hall, Michigan State University's largest academic building, days before final exams. Police discovered chemicals used to manufacture meth, along with backpacks and containers, leading to the building's evacuation and closure for several days. Tong faces charges including running a meth lab and malicious destruction of property, with a $500,000 bond and a hold placed by the Department of Homeland Security.
- ▪Xin Tong, 31, was arrested in Wells Hall at Michigan State University after police found chemicals used to make methamphetamine.
- ▪The chemicals discovered included sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid, methanol, isopropyl alcohol, acetone, and butane.
- ▪Wells Hall was evacuated and closed through Friday as a precaution, disrupting final exam preparations.
- ▪The incident caused over $20,000 in damage between April 10 and April 26, according to the Ingham County Prosecutor’s Office.
- ▪Tong was charged with operating a meth lab and malicious destruction of property, and is being held on a $500,000 bond with a hold from the Department of Homeland Security.
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US News Intruder accused of running meth lab at Michigan State University’s largest academic building By Caitlin McCormack Published April 30, 2026, 5:05 p.m. ET A suspected intruder ran a secret meth lab out of Michigan State University’s largest academic building and was nabbed a day before final exams started. Xin Tong, 31, was busted around 9:30 p.m. Sunday on the fifth floor of Wells Hall with several backpacks, duffle bags and a stash of chemicals used to make homemade methamphetamine, police said. 4 Xin Tong, 31, allegedly operated a meth lab at Michigan State University. Ingham County Sheriff's Office Campus police were responding to reports of a trespasser when Tong was caught.
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