The Marshall County Drug Task Force arrests 3 at motels on North Michigan Street in Plymouth

On Friday, May 10, the Marshall County Drug Task Force officers, assisted by officers with NET 43, Plymouth Police and Marshall County Police, executed several search warrants at the Red Rock Inn and Economy Inn in Plymouth

 During the operation officers recovered nearly 45 grams of methamphetamine, digital scales, narcotics packaging, and other paraphernalia along with a handgun.

Three individuals were arrested and taken to the Marshall County Jail.  Martha Spencer, 57, of Plymouth was booked in for Possession of Methamphetamine and Maintaining a common nuisance, both level 6 felonies.  Her cash bond was set at $1,500.

Chad Smith, 50, of Knox was lodged in the county jail for Dealing in Methamphetamine as a level 2 felony.  He was held with no bond.

Tiphani Bowen, 52, of Plymouth was booked into the county jail for Dealing in Methamphetamine as a level 2 felony.  She was also held with no bond.

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