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Caspian man arrested on marijuana charge

UPDATE:  The suspect has been identified as Gerry Thibert, 53.  A probable cause hearing is set for April 11.

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CASPIAN, MI--   An investigation by the United States Postal Inspection Service and UPSET detectives has led to the arrest of an Iron County man on a drug charge.  

The 53-year-old Caspian resident is charged with possession with intent to deliver marijuana, after more than five pounds of processed pot was seized during a traffic stop. 

The USPIS and UPSET were assisted by the Michigan State Police Hometown Security Team, Caspian/Gaastra City Police K-9, and troopers from the Iron Mountain Post.  

The case remains under investigation.  

Nicole was born near Detroit but has lived in the U.P. most of her life. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities, graduating from NMU in 1993 with a degree in English.