NORFOLK — Police arrested a man early Saturday morning after probation officers discovered materials used to make methamphetamine.
According to the Norfolk Police Department, officers responded to a call just before 2 a.m. from a home on the 8000 block of Lion Avenue.
In a detached garage, probation officers reportedly discovered chemicals that could be used to cook methamphetamine.
Police had gone to the home to check on Melville L. Dickerson, 40. He has been charged with manufacturing methamphetamine and with drug possession. He is being held without bond in Norfolk City Jail.
The fire marshal and hazmat workers disposed of the chemicals safely.
Police reported no injuries as a result of the arrest or chemical disposal.
This story has been updated. It is a developing story.
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