Port Huron, MI — Three people were arrested following a pair of drug raids by the St. Clair County Drug Task Force last week.

According to Sheriff Mat King, the DTF conducted investigations into the sales of narcotics in the Port Huron area.  On September 8th, at about 8:30 p.m., a search warrant was executed at a residence in the 900 block of 10th Avenue in Port Huron.  Inside the home, members of the Drug Task Force located and seized a dealer quantity of methamphetamine, along with prescription medication, drug packaging and scales.  A 38 year old man was arrested at the scene of the investigation.  He is expected to face charges including possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession of analogs, and maintaining a drug house.  

The Sheriff’s Office K-9 Unit and Port Huron Police Department assisted at the scene of the search warrant.

In September 9th, a raid was conducted at a residence in the 1300 block of Nelson Street in Port Huron at about 10:00 p.m.  During a search of the home, a dealer quantity of methamphetamine was seized, along with dealer quantities of heroin and cocaine, drug packaging materials and a scale.  Two people, a 34 year old woman and 29 year old man, both of Port Huron were arrested at the residence.  They are expected to face charges including possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute heroin, possession with intent to distribute cocaine and maintaining a drug house.

The U.S. Border Patrol K-9 Unit and Port Huron Police Department assisted at the scene of the search warrant.

Submitted by the St. Clair County Sheriff

Two downtown Port Huron landmarks are for sale. The Municipal Office Center and the Brass Rail are both available for new ownership.

The Municipal Office Center is currently home to the Port Huron Police Department and many departments of City government. The State of Michigan and Michigan Works! also have offices in the Municipal Office Center.

The riverfront office complex is listed for $5 million with Kramer Realty.

The Brass Rail, a downtown fixture since the 1930s, is also for sale. The bar has been closed since the start of the pandemic. The Brass Rail is best known as a destination during the holiday season with festive lighting and the signature “Tom and Jerry” drink. The entire business is for sale for $750,000.

Tremendous potential exists with both properties. The Municipal Office Center Property’s future would have to be approved by City Council. According to City Manager James Freed, any sale would be contingent upon a defined redevelopment agreement which will be placed on the City Council agenda for the second September meeting.

Reporting for WGRT – Jennie McClelland