From the Michigan State Police
Individuals from lower Michigan were arrested by the Michigan State Police (MSP) following an attempted drug smuggling incident at the Newberry Correctional Facility.
On February 28, 2026, troopers from the MSP 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, two adult males were lodged at the Luce County Jail. A juvenile male was also apprehended.
On March 3, 2026, the two adults were arraigned on their charges in the 92nd District Court.
27-year-old Trayvonte Brown from Kalamazoo was arraigned on charges of:
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-DELIVERY/MANUFACTURE-METHAMPHETAMINE (Felony)
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DELIVERY/MANUFACTURE MARIJUANA (Felony)
PRISONS – BRINGING CONTRABAND INTO (Felony)
CHILDREN CONTRIBUTING TO DELINQUENCY (Misdemeanor)
Bond was set at $10,000.00 cash/surety. He is next due in court on 03/12/2026.
32-year-old Daquarius Turner from Kalamazoo was arraigned on charges of:
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE-DELIVERY/MANUFACTURE-METHAMPHETAMINE (Felony)
CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE DELIVERY/MANUFACTURE MARIJUANA (Felony)
PRISONS – BRINGING CONTRABAND INTO (Felony)
CHILDREN CONTRIBUTING TO DELINQUENCY (Misdemeanor)
Bond was set at $10,000.00 cash/surety. He is next due in court on 03/12/2026.
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 was a 16-year-old male from Battle Creek. No further identifying information about the juvenile is being provided due to the subject’s age. The 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.
