9 & 10 News
February 11, 2021
A Missaukee County man is accused of selling drugs and having a gun, following a tip to the Traverse Narcotics Team and Straits Area Narcotics Enforcement.
After an investigation, detectives say they believed Nathan Crane was selling crystal meth from his Pioneer Township home.
TNT seized one ounce of crystal meth, drug paraphernalia, a pistol, $14,000 in cash and a significant number of collectible coins.
Crane was arrested and arraigned on Jan. 28 for drugs charges and then again on Monday for having the weapon.
His bond was revoked.
9 & 10 News Hundreds of man hours on the investigation. - GTSO Captain Randy Fewless
February 4, 2021
State, local, and federal authorities are announcing a major drug arrest in Grand Traverse County. It’s a case they’ve been working for several months – coming together with the arrest of a 19 year old earlier this week. That downstate teenager is now facing multiple felony charges.
Capt. Randy Fewless with the Grand Traverse Sheriff’s Office says the message is clear: “If you want to come to Grand Traverse County and deal narcotics, you will be held accountable.”
Sheriff Tom Bensley says the drug problem is real. “It’s there. It’s underground. It’s in the shadows. Don’t think it’s not. It only sees the light of day when we’re able to make arrests.”