NILES TOWNSHIP, MI (WKZO AM/FM) — Troopers from the Michigan State Police Niles post stopped a vehicle on M-51 Highway near Bell Road last Friday, February 12 for a stolen license plate in Niles Township.
The driver was subsequently questioned and volunteered information about illicit drugs being in the vehicle.
Troopers conducted a probable cause search and located and seized the following:
- approximately 8 ounces of suspected methamphetamine
- approximately 17 grams of suspected heroin
- approximately 88 grams of suspected marijuana
- approximately 2 grams of suspected psilocybin mushrooms
- $2,662 in cash
- Unlawful weapon (non-firearm) – 12” blade machete
The driver, identified as 40-year-old Shawn Spurlock of Cassopolis, was arrested for possession with the intent to deliver methamphetamine, heroin, psilocybin mushrooms, and the possession of an unlawful weapon.
He was lodged at the Berrien County jail and has since been arraigned. This case remains open pending further investigation.
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