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DTF Arrested 9 Young Men During a Raid on Vanness St.

The St. Clair County Drug Task Force seized about $30,000 worth of methamphetamine during a raid Tuesday night.

According to Sheriff Tim Donnellon, the DTF was conducting an investigation into the sales of illicit drugs, which led them to execute a search warrant in the 2500 block of Vanness Street around 7:00 p.m. on May 5th.  Once inside, they located and seized the meth, along with $900 worth of ecstasy, $400 worth of crack cocaine and $300 worth of analogue pills.  They also seized two handguns, a rifle, a sawed off shotgun, cash and drug paraphernalia.

Members of the Drug Task Force arrested 9 men, ranging in age from 17-24 years old and took two minor boys, ages 14 and 16 into custody.  They were all later released pending warrants.  Those arrested face charges including possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, possession with intent to deliver cocaine, possession with intent to deliver ecstasy and felony firearm.

Virtual Cocktail Party to Support McLaren Port Huron Foundation

This year, the McLaren Port Huron Foundation has announced  that the popular “Cocktails for a Cause” fundraiser is coming back.  However, this year it will be going virtual!

McLaren Port Huron Foundation is partnering with McLaren Greater Lansing Foundation and Karmanos Cancer Institute to bring Cocktails for a Cause to everyone’s home! People are invited to check out full details at www.mclaren.org/phcocktail.

Proceeds from this event will benefit the McLaren Port Huron COVID-19 Relief Fund. This fund will allow the McLaren Port Huron Foundation to provide support to our hospital and caregivers for needs related to COVID-19. They are committed to giving the best possible care to our patients.

Foundation officials guarantee that 100 percent of contributions will go toward helping McLaren Port Huron caregivers and patients involved in the fight against the virus.

Lynn Griffor, Foundation Executive Director, told WGRT, “During these unprecedented times, we have seen St. Clair County come together in extraordinary ways. So, cheers to brighter days ahead and let’s share a cocktail or mocktail together for healthcare workers in our community!”

Reporting for WGRT – Marty Doorn