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A student caused an explosion in his dorm room by allegedly trying to cook methamphetamine at UCF. The explosion occurred just before midnight on Sunday, October 19. When the student's dorm-mates heard the explosion they called police. By the time the police arrived, smoke was pouring from beneath the door. A smoke alarm alerted the Orange County Fire Rescue.

When the authorities were finally able to get into the student's room, they found broken glass and matches scattered across the floor, and prescription medicine and razorblades on the student's desk. A humidifier was found hooked up to a heating plate. Police allege the equipment was being used as a "methamphetamine lab/cooker."

The student arrived a short time later and was arrested. He allegedly told police that he had an addiction and when he couldn't find a supplier, he decided to cook up the meth for personal use. He was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson, manufacturing a controlled substance within a 1,000 feet of a college and sale or delivery of a controlled substance.

College is a time where many people just begin to figure out who they are. However, most students don't expect to wind up facing the serious charges this student is. If you have been charged for any type of drug offense in Orlando, Orange County, or anywhere else in Florida, please contact the Umansky Law Firm for an initial and confidential consultation.