MENOMINEE, MI-- Three people were arrested in Menominee Friday during a drug bust.
The Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team executed a controlled purchase of meth from two suspects at a residence. Investigation also revealed the manufacture of meth using the “one pot” method.
A search warrant uncovered several individual bags of crystal meth totaling about an ounce. A small amount of fentanyl, LSD, and prescription pills were also seized, as well as an undisclosed amount of money and scales that tested positive for meth.
Clandestine lab responders secured components used to manufacture the drug.
The following men were arrested Friday and arraigned Monday on the following charges:
Kyle Smith, 24, of Menominee
- Delivery of meth
- Possession with intent to deliver meth
- Manufacturing meth
- Operating/maintaining a meth lab
- Operating/maintaining a meth lab involving hazardous waste
- Operating/maintaining a lab within 500 feet of a specified structure (residence, school, church, business)
- Maintaining a drug house
- Possession of Xanax
Mikeal Scantlen, 27, of Manitowoc, WI
- Delivery of meth
- Manufacturing meth
- Operating/maintaining a meth lab
- Operating/maintaining a meth lab involving hazardous waste
- Operating/maintaining a lab within 500 feet of a specified structure
- Malicious destruction of police property
- Maintaining a drug house
Romulus Ard, 44, of Green Bay, WI
- Possession with intent to deliver meth
- Possession of fentanyl
All suspects are lodged in the Menominee County Jail on $150,000 bonds.
