Dowagiac, MI — A 61-year-old woman was arrested Monday morning after authorities discovered methamphetamine and stolen property during a search of a Dowagiac residence, according to law enforcement officials.
According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, the Cass County Drug Enforcement Team, Dowagiac Police Department, and the Cass County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at approximately 11:30 a.m. Monday in the 200 block of West Railroad Street in the city of Dowagiac, located in Cass County, southwestern Michigan.
During the search, detectives allegedly located multiple stolen items inside the residence. Investigators also reportedly discovered methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia, officials said.
As a result of the findings, detectives arrested a 61-year-old female for possession of methamphetamine. Authorities said the suspect’s name is being withheld pending arraignment on the charges in 4th District Court.
Officials noted that the investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges or arrests could be possible as detectives continue to review evidence recovered during the search.
Law enforcement officials are asking for the public’s help as the investigation continues. Anyone with information related to this case or other criminal activity in Cass County is encouraged to contact the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 1-800-426-9328. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through the department’s online tip system at www.ccso.info.
Police emphasized that all suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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