Santa Paula man busted for meth lab, sales

SANTA PAULA, Calif. (KABC) -- A Santa Paula man was arrested for selling and manufacturing methamphetamine, possessing firearms and elderly abuse, authorities said.

Sheriff's investigators served a search warrant at Antonio "Tony" Nava's house in the 100 block of Whipple Road and discovered a meth lab in a metal shed.

Investigators said there was evidence that confirmed two people caught fire while making meth in the shed about two weeks ago.

Nava's 80-year-old disabled mother also lives on the property.

Nava is being held on $250,000 bail.

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