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SAULT STE. MARIE -- A Newberry man has been arrested on charges of domestic violence and possession of methamphetamine, the Michigan State Police Sault Ste. Marie Post reported.
Police said that at about 4:45 p.m. Sunday, a trooper from the Sault Ste. Marie Post responded to a reported domestic violence incident at a residence along Center Avenue in Newberry.
The trooper made contact with the victim who had sustained injuries from the assault. The suspect, 49-year-old Christopher Morrison of Newberry, had fled the scene prior to the trooper's arrival. Morrison was located a short time later, and he was found to have suspected meth in his possession.
Morrison also had been a suspect in another incident MSP was previously investigating, which allegedly involved him illegally burning the victim's personal property.
Following the trooper's investigation, Morrison was arrested and lodged in the Luce County Jail for domestic violence and possession of methamphetamine. He also was charged with the previous arson of personal property.
MSP was assisted by the Luce County Sheriff's Office.
Morrison was arraigned in the 92nd District court on Monday. He was released with a tether and a personal recognizance bond.