Crestwood, IL – Eight first responders were hospitalized Tuesday after being exposed while investigating a possible methamphetamine lab in Crestwood, according to police.
The Crestwood Police Department reported that on September 30, 2025, officers and firefighters responded to the 127th block of Central Avenue for a suspected methamphetamine operation. During the incident, four police officers and four firefighters required medical evaluation and were transported to a local hospital.
According to officials, all eight first responders were treated and later released. The individual allegedly involved in the methamphetamine operation remains hospitalized as of Wednesday. Authorities have not released the suspect’s identity, and no charges have been formally announced.
The Crestwood Police Department confirmed that the criminal investigation is ongoing, with assistance from the Fire Department and additional law enforcement agencies. Residents in the area were not asked to evacuate, but police noted that meth lab operations can pose significant health and safety risks due to toxic chemical exposure.
Anyone with information regarding the incident is urged to contact the Crestwood Police Department.
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