Two Arrested; Suspected Meth, Possible Pipe Bomb Found

CANTON — Two East Texans have been arrested after authorities found suspected meth, a possible pipe bomb, and other materials. On Thursday, Van Zandt County Precinct 1 Constable Mickey Henson was assisting the Van Zandt County Fire Marshal’s Office in the investigation of an illegal landfill and saw what was termed a suspicious vehicle on Van Zandt County Road 1701. Henson and Fire Marshal’s Deputy Danny Wilson stopped to investigate. Sheriff’s deputies helped identify two men later named as William “Willie” Neal Adams, Jr., 24, of Grand Saline, and Timothy Steven Bolt, 44, of Mineola. While searching the vehicle, officials found what they say was a large quantity of a crystal-like substance in the trunk area, which they believed to be methamphetamine.

After the two were arrested, one of the suspects led authorities to a home in the 2700 block of VZCR 1701, southeast of Grand Saline. When authorities searched the home, they discovered additional contraband and a device believed to be a pipe bomb, according to a news release. Officers immediately evacuated the home, secured the scene, and evacuated a safe area around the residence, according to the release. Both suspects were booked into the Van Zandt County jail.