On Feb. 28, Michigan State Police troopers from the agency’s Sault Ste. Marie post were notified by Newberry Correctional Facility staff of a possible smuggling attempt. AN MSP press release stated that troopers conducted surveillance in the area and observed suspicious activity involving a vehicle and individuals near the facility.

Troopers then 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 in Newberry. A juvenile male was also apprehended.

On March 3, 2026, the two adults were arraigned on charges in the 92nd District Court.

Trayvonte Brown

• Trayvonte Brown, 27. 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)

This property was seized by law enforcement personnel during the investigation. (Photo courtesy of the Michigan State Police)

Bond was set at $10,000.00 cash/surety. He is next due in court on March 12.

• Daquarius Turner, 32, 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 March 12.

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.

State troopers were assisted in the investigation by the Upper Peninsula Substance Enforcement Team, the Luce County Sheriff’s Office and staff from Newberry Correctional Facility.