Michigan State Police photo Approximately approximately 100 grams of methamphetamine and four ounces of THC wax were seized outside the Newberry Correctional Facility during an arrest Saturday, Two adults and a juvenile, all from Lower Michigan, were arrested in connection with smuggling drugs into the prison.

NEWBERRY — Two men from from lower Michigan were arrested following an attempted drug smuggling incident at the Newberry Correctional Facility. According to a press release from the Michigan State Police (MSP), on Saturday, troopers from the Sault Ste. Marie Post were notified by Newberry Correctional Facility staff of a possible smuggling attempt.

Troopers conducted surveillance in the area and observed suspicious activity involving a vehicle and individuals near the facility. Troopers conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle shortly thereafter. During the subsequent investigation, prison staff located a package inside the prison yard containing approximately 100 grams of methamphetamine and four ounces of THC wax.

As a result of the investigation, men were lodged at the Luce County Jail. A male juvenile was also apprehended.

Tuesday the two adults were arraigned in 92nd District Court. Trayvonte Brown, 27 of Kalamazoo and 32-year-old Daquarius Turner also from Kalamazoo were arraigned on charges of one count of delivery/manufacture of a controlled substance, Methamphetamine (felony), one count of delivery/manufacture of a controlled substance, marijuana (felony), bringing contraband into a prison (felony) and contributing to the delinquency of a child (misdemeanor).

Bond for both suspects was set at $10,000 cash/surety. The pair’s next court date is set for March 12.

The juvenile had been apprehended on charges of smuggling contraband into a prison, possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, and possession with intent to deliver THC. He was identified as a 16-year-old male from Battle Creek. but no further identifying information about the juvenile is being provided due to the subject’s age. State Police remind the public that all subjects are considered innocent unless proven guilty.

Troopers were assisted in the investigation by the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team (UPSET), the Luce County Sheriff’s Office, and staff from Newberry Correctional Facility.