Traffic Stop Leads To Seizure Of Cocaine

A traffic stop in Casco Township last Saturday evening led to the seizure of about$10,500 worth of cocaine, along with analogue pills.  According to St. Clair County Sheriff Tim Donnellon, a traffic stop was conducted at Marine City Highway and Palms Road at about 7:00 p.m. by deputies from the Sheriff’s Office Road Patrol.  Investigation following the stop led to the search of the vehicle led to the seizure of the cocaine and pills. A 46 year old Algonac man, who was the driver of the vehicle, was arrested and taken to the Intervention and Detention Center. The St. Clair County Drug Task Force was contacted and they executed a search warrant at the suspect’s residence on Kenyon Road in the city of Algonac.  More cocaine, including crack cocaine was located and seized at the residence.  The suspect is expected to face charges including possession with intent to deliver cocaine over 50 grams, possession of crack cocaine and possession of analogue pills.  The Port Huron Police K-9 Unit also assisted in the investigation.