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Sentencing set for Atlantic Mine meth suspect

HOUGHTON, MI--   A sentencing date has been set for a Houghton County man arrested on meth and domestic violence charges.

Steven Ruotsala, 48, of Atlantic Mine was originally charged with delivery of meth and domestic violence – third offense. Sheriff’s deputies allegedly found a large amount of crystal meth after they were called to his home in October.

Ruotsala pleaded guilty to possession of meth and possession of methylphenidate. The original charges were then dropped. 

Sentencing is set for April 5 in Houghton County Circuit Court.  

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.