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Three Suspects Taken Into Custody for Plot to Smuggle Drugs Into a Prison
By: Sheila McCrea - Monday, September 21, 2020

COLDWATER, MI – Three suspects were taken into custody on Saturday as authorities from several agencies conducted an investigation into the smuggling of drugs into the Lakeland Correctional Facility in Coldwater.

The Michigan State Police led the investigation after Department of Corrections Officers at Lakeland uncovered a plot to smuggle drugs into the prison on Saturday.

Canine officers and a State Police drone were able to assist in locating a 33 year old woman and a 20 year old man from Adrian, Michigan. Both were taken into custody along with the 15 year old daughter of the female suspect.

The adults were lodged in the Branch County jail on multiple felony charges. Charges will be requested for the juvenile’s role through Family Court.

Michigan State Police investigators say several prisoners currently serving time at Coldwater facility have been implicated. Authorities are seeking charges against those individuals as well.



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