KINCHELOE, MI— A Chippewa County man has been arrested by the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Taskforce on drug and weapons charges.
TRIDENT had been investigating Rocky James Suggitt, 21, of Kincheloe for meth trafficking when officers learned he had a gun for sale. They made several controlled buys of meth in hopes of also purchasing the gun.
On May 20th, detectives purchased meth and a fully loaded, semi-automatic rifle from Suggitt. He is a convicted felon and isn’t allowed to own guns or ammunition.
Suggitt fled on foot when law enforcement approached his residence. Officers caught him in the backyard of a neighbor’s home.
A search warrant executed at Suggitt’s residence uncovered additional evidence.
Suggitt is charged as follows:
- 4 counts of Delivery of Meth
- Felony Firearms
- Firearm possession by a Felon
- Ammunition possession by a Felon
- 2 counts, Weapons Offense
- Felony sale of firearm
- Felony sale of ammunition
Suggitt remains lodged in the Chippewa County Jail on a $150,000 bond. If he posts bond, he must wear a tether so police can track him.
