Troopers from the Indiana State Police Methamphetamine Task Force arrested a Bloomfield man Thursday after finding a meth lab and six children in his home.

31-year-old Justin Anthony was arrested for Manufacturing Meth; Possession of Precursors with Intent to Manufacture; and Taking a Child to a Nuisance.

An ongoing investigation led Troopers to Anthony’s home on East State Road 54 where they found Anthony making meth and numerous chemicals and other items used to make the drug.

The children, ages 2 to 14, were turned over to Child Protective Services.