EATON — Police, with the help of K9 Ruger, seized suspected drugs during a traffic stop on Tuesday.
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On Dec. 9, Eaton police stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation on South Barron Street.
While conducting the stop, officers saw evidence that led them to deploy K9 Ruger.
Ruger detected narcotics, prompting a search of the vehicle.
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During the search, officers discovered two separate narcotics inside the vehicle suspected to be methamphetamine and fentanyl/heroin.
Michelle Frazier and James Reese, the occupants of the vehicle, were charged with multiple drug offenses.
Frazier faces charges including possession of a fentanyl-related compound, aggravated possession of drugs, possession of heroin, and illegal possession of drug paraphernalia.
Reese is charged with possession of a fentanyl-related compound, aggravated possession of drugs, possession of heroin, and illegal possession of drug paraphernalia.
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