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2 Arrested in Traffic Stop

Sheriff Richard J Behnke reports that on 10-23-2018 at 9:33 am the Cass County Drug Enforcement Team was in the area of Wilbur Hill Rd and Mathews St. The Uniformed Division of the Cass County Drug Enforcement Team noticed a suspicious vehicle in the area with no plate. The Deputy pulled the vehicle over to investigate the situation further. The Deputy discovered that a White Female and a White Male both 41 yrs old had warrants for their arrest and were taken into custody. During the search of the vehicle the Cass County Drug Enforcement Team found Methamphetamine, Marijuana, drug paraphernalia and a .22 caliber semi auto handgun. The Male subject was lodged for Possession of Methamphetamine, Felony Firearms, DWLS Possession of Marijuana and also had warrants for Breaking and Entering and Larceny. The female subject was lodged on a misdemeanor warrant. The names are being with held at this time and the traffic stop remains under investigation at this time. The Cass County Drug Enforcement Team was assisted by the Dowagiac Police Department and Pokagon Tribal Police.