Drug Task Force

Drug Task Force Seizes First Batch Of Dangerous “Krokodil” In Community

Last week, the Drug Task Force (DTF) made a significant breakthrough with its first seizure of Desomorphine, infamously known on the streets as “Krokodil.” 

This synthetically engineered opioid-like substance is approximately ten times more powerful than morphine. It gets its street name due to the horrific effects on the skin of long-term users, which becomes greenish, scaly, and rugged, resembling a crocodile’s hide. The severe tissue damage results from damaged blood vessels, thrombosis, and infections around injection sites, often leading to thrombophlebitis, gangrene, and eventually, limb amputation or death.

Sheriff Mat King highlighted the DTF’s dedication to staying ahead of new drug trends through constant education and proactive measures. The community is urged to remain vigilant and aware of this drug’s presence. 

Reporting for WGRT – Choze Powell

Suspect Arrested in Burtchville Twp. Drug Bust

The St Clair County Drug Task Force concluded an investigation into the sale of methamphetamine in the St. Clair County area on 6-2-22.  The investigation led to a residence in the 3600 Block of Myrtle in Burtchville Twp. 

On 6-2-22 a search warrant was planned to be executed at the location.  Just prior to the warrant being served the target of the investigation left the residence on a motorcycle, and he was taken into custody at Gratiot and Kraft roads in Fort Gratiot. 

While searching the motorcycle, methamphetamine and a large amount of cash were located.  The search of the residence and outbuildings on Myrtle resulted in the discovery of a large amount of Methamphetamine, 2 long guns, ammunition, packaging materials, and a scale. The street value of the meth is in excess of $25,000.  

The suspect is currently lodged in the St. Clair County Jail awaiting his current charges.

Submitted by the St. Clair County Drug Task Force

Drug Task Force Conducts Four Raids in Less Than 48 Hours

On April 6th and 7th, the St. Clair County Drug Task Force conducted four drug raids in the city of Port Huron. The raids resulted in several arrests and officers seized weapons, drug packaging materials, and multiple illegal drugs.

The first raid was around 11 AM on April 6th in the 1500 block of Lapeer Road. Officers executed a search warrant and arrested a 33 year old Port Huron man. He faces drug possession and distribution charges along with resisting arrest, maintaining a drug house, and being a habitual offender.

The second raid happened shortly after 8 PM in the 2000 block of Moak Street. A 36 year old Port Huron man was arrested in that raid and faces charges related to the possession of meth, cocaine, and a firearm, along with maintaining a drug house.

The raids on April 7th occurred in the early evening. One was at the 3100 block of Electric Avenue and involved the arrest of a 22 year old man and a 17 year old male, both from Port Huron. The second was in the 1700 block of 11th Street where two residents of Port Huron, a 45 year old woman and a 38 year old man were arrested.

Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand

 

DTF Seizes Large Amount of Meth

Port Huron Twp., MI — The St. Clair County Drug Task Force seized a large amount of crystal methamphetamine and arrested one man during a raid on December 1st.

According to Sheriff Mat King, The DTF conducted an investigation into the sales of meth in the Port Huron area.  That investigation led to the execution of a search warrant at a home in the 2900 block of West Water Woods at about 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday.  Once inside, members of the Drug Task Force located and seized about $45,000 worth of crystal methamphetamine and smaller amounts of fentanyl and cocaine.  Also seized during the raid were digital scales, cash and drug packaging materials.

A 35 year old Port Huron man was arrested at the residence and lodged at the St. Clair County Intervention and Detention Center.  He is expected to face charges including possession with intent to distribute crystal methamphetamine, possession of cocaine, possession of fentanyl and maintaining a drug house.

Submitted by the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force

Five Arrested in Port Huron Drug Raid

Port Huron, MI — Five people were arrested during a drug raid in the city of Port Huron Tuesday night.

According to Sheriff Mat King, the St. Clair County Drug Task Force conducted an investigation into the sales of narcotics in the Port Huron area.  At about 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, members of the DTF executed a search warrant in the 1000 block of St. Clair Street.  During the search of the residence, methamphetamine and heroin were located and seized.

A 38 year old woman from Port Huron faces charges of possession with intent to distribute and maintaining a drug house.  A 31 year old Port Huron man faces charges of possession of narcotics and maintaining a drug house.  A 21 year old Port Huron man will be charged with possession of narcotics.  The other two, a 31 year Marysville man and 29 year old man from Port Huron were lodged at the St. Clair County Intervention and Detention Center for previous offenses.

The Port Huron Police Major Crimes Unit assisted in the investigation.

Submitted by the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force

DTF Seizes Over $23K of Meth

An investigation into the sales of crystal methamphetamine by the St. Clair County Drug Task Force ended with the seizure of $23,500 worth of the drug.

According to Sheriff Mat King, the investigation led to a traffic stop of the suspect vehicle in the village of Capac around 10:00 p.m. Wednesday night.  A large amount of crystal meth was located inside the vehicle, driven by a 34 year old Lynn Township man. He was taken into custody without incident and a search warrant was then executed at a residence in the 6500 block of Sterling Road in Lynn Township.  The search led to the location and seizure of more crystal meth, along with a rifle, digital scales and packaging materials.

The man was lodged at the St. Clair County Intervention and Detention Center. He is expected to face drug and weapons charges at his arraignment in 72nd District Court.

The Sheriff’s Office Special Response Team, Port Huron Police Major Crimes Unit, Capac Police Department and U.S. Border Patrol K-9 Unit also assisted at the scene.

Submitted by the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force