Father, son arrested in Visalia meth investigation

A father and son were arrested about 7 a.m. Thursday after the Visalia Police Department’s SWAT team served a search warrant to investigate meth sales in the 3500 block of West College Avenue in Visalia, officials said.

As SWAT officers approached the residence, Alexander Legra Sr., 45, fled and allegedly attempted to destroy two large bags of methamphetamine. One of the bags was thrown into a backyard occupied by small children. Officers found nearly 1 pound of meth and digital scales at the home, officials said.

Officers allegedly found chemicals for making explosives, which they say belong to Legra’s son, Alexander Legra, Jr., 23.

The older man was arrested on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine for sale, destruction of evidence, child endangerment, and being a felon in possession of ammunition. His son was arrested on suspicion of possession of chemicals for manufacturing explosives.

This story was originally published July 16, 2015 at 7:05 PM with the headline "Father, son arrested in Visalia meth investigation."