HANCOCK, MI-- An Illinois man has been arrested on drug charges in Hancock.
State Police from the Calumet Post stopped a vehicle in Hancock around 7:40 Monday night in connection with the passing of counterfeit money in the city.
Investigation led to the arrest of a 43-year-old man for operating under the influence of drugs. Troopers discovered evidence of IV drug use, marijuana and an unknown powdery substance.
A 32-year-old male passenger from Minnesota was arrested on a bench warrant out of Houghton County for child support.
Troopers were assisted by the Houghton County Sheriff’s Department, Laurium Police Department, Hancock Police Department, and the State Police Canine Unit.
