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Detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) investigated the distribution of drugs, including heroin and crystal methamphetamine at known drug houses in the City of Menominee. Evidence obtained during the investigation resulted in a search warrant at a residence on 25
th Avenue in the City of Menominee on the evening of January 27, 2021.
During the search of the residence detectives nee led to the seizure of several grams of methamphetamine, suspected heroin, a digital scale, electronic devices, and evidence of distribution. While serving the search warrant, UPSET located an active “one-pot” meth lab concealed in the living room of the residence. A 2-year-old child that was present at the time of warrant service was taken into protective custody.
IRON MOUNTAIN, MI Two Iron Mountain residents have been arrested on drug charges.
Over the past several months the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team had been investigating a subject for the distribution of crystal meth. Detectives executed a search warrant on an Iron Mountain residence January 6 and seized several grams of meth, a digital scale, cash, electronic devices and evidence of drug distribution.
Daniel Droese, 32, and Stephanie Motto, 33, were arrested and lodged in the Dickinson County Jail.
Investigation revealed the two were receiving large quantities of drugs in the Iron Mountain area through shipments from outside the state. UPSET intercepted a shipment headed to the suspects’ residence that contained two ounces of crystal meth.
Jan 28, 2021
IRON MOUNTAIN Over the past several months detectives from the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET) were investigating an Iron Mountain resident for the distribution of crystal methamphetamine. The investigation led to a search warrant at a residence in Iron Mountain on the evening of January 6.
The search warrant resulted in the seizure of several grams of methamphetamine, a digital scale, cash, electronic devices, and evidence of drug distribution. Daniel Droese, 32 years old male of Iron Mountain, and Stephanie Motto, 33 years old female of Iron Mountain, were arrested at the residence and lodged at the Dickinson County Jail on numerous drug related charges.
Dec 23, 2020
NEGAUNEE The Michigan State Police has announced the promotion of Detective Sergeant Matthew LaBonte to first lieutenant and commander of the Negaunee Post.
As commander of the Negaunee Post, First Lieutenant LaBonte is responsible for the operation of the Negaunee Post and the Munising Detachment, and will administer all Michigan State Police services in Marquette and Alger counties. He started in this new role on December 13, 2020.
LaBonte enlisted with the department in 2000 and graduated as a member of the 119th Trooper Recruit School. In his 20-year career, LaBonte has served at the Reed City Post, Gladstone Post, and the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team. He is also a veteran of the Michigan State Police Emergency Support Team. He has held the ranks of trooper, uniform sergeant, and detective sergeant.
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