(L-R) James Douglas Key, Cassidy Rae Violette, Brandi Rhea Eller

Authorities in Braxton County have arrested three people related to the operation of a meth lab near Sutton.

Braxton Sheriff's Deputies and State Police discovered an active methamphetamine lab at Rt. 4-19 while attempting to locate a suspect for questioning.

They arrested James Douglas Key, 34, and Cassidy Rae Violette, 24 of Sutton and Brandi Rhea Eller, 29, of Ivydale.

They were charged with operating a meth lab, possession of precursors with the intent to manufacture meth, possession of ephedrine/pseudoephedrine in an altered form, manufacturing a controlled substance and conspiracy, all felonies.

Bond was set at $100,000 each. They remain in Central Regional Jail.