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UPSET arrests two in Menominee

MENOMINEE — An 18-year-old female from Marinette, Wis., and a 20-year-old male from Peshtigo, Wis.,were arrested Monday on multiple drug charges in connection with an investigation into overdose deaths, said the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team. Over the past two months, UPSET detectives have been investigating a female heroin dealer that is a suspect in two overdoses that occurred in Menominee, officials said.While working in the Menominee area Monday night, UPSET detectives overheard a 911 call of a suspected overdose at a residence in Menominee. The suspected female heroin dealer was present at the residence of the overdose when uniformed officers and EMS arrived. Narcan was used to revive the victim prior to UPSET arrival. UPSET detectives obtained and executed a search warrant at the residence. During the search, evidence of cocaine, heroin, and fentanyl were detected from various items seized. Additional drug packaging, scales, and drug ledgers were also seized. The female subject was lodged in the Menominee County Jail on two counts of delivery of heroin, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of fentanyl. The male subject was lodged in the Menominee County Jail on charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of heroin, and maintaining a drug house. Names were not released pending arraignments in the 95A District Court in Menominee. UPSET was assisted by the Menominee Police Department.

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