DETROIT – A Detroit man is facing charges after guns, fentanyl, cocaine, a car and cash were seized during a drug bust earlier this week, officials said.
On Wednesday, March 11, the Sheriff’s Enforcement Team (SET), which is made up of detectives from the Macomb County Sheriff’s Office and the Warren Police Department, executed search warrants in Detroit, according to a release from the sheriff’s office.
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These detectives, with assistance from the Detroit Police Department Major Violators Unit, searched a home in the 18800 block of Moenart Street, which is near 7 Mile and Mound, and seized the following items:
- Approximately 5 grams of fentanyl,
- Approximately 16 grams of crack cocaine,
- Micro Drago firearm,
- Bushmaster firearm - Stolen out of Indiana,
- Magazines and ammunition,
- $1,971 in U.S. currency,
- Chevrolet Tahoe.
Roland White, 36, was arrested and taken to the Macomb County Jail. Authorities discovered that White had been distributing narcotics in the Warren area.
“Those who choose to traffic narcotics in Macomb County should know that we are committed to aggressively investigating and holding them accountable,” said Macomb County Sheriff Anthony Wickersham. “The distribution of illegal drugs not only destroys lives but also threatens the safety of our neighborhoods. This arrest is a direct result of the hard work and dedication of the Sheriff’s Enforcement Team.”
White has been arraigned on the following charges, according to the release:
- Five Counts – Controlled substance – delivery/manufacture (cocaine, heroin or another narcotic) less than 50 grams; a 20-year felony
- One Count – Weapons felony firearm; a 2-year felony served consecutively,
- One Count – Controlled substance – maintaining a drug house; a 2-year high court misdemeanor,
- Two Counts – Child abuse 4th degree; a 1-year misdemeanor.
He was given a $25,000 cash/surety bond, 10%.
“This arrest is an example of the Warren Police and Macomb County SET unit in action,” said Warren Police Commissioner Eric Hawkins. “By combining city and county expertise, we’ve created a seamless network of support. An individual poisoning our community is now off the streets thanks to the combined efforts of our regional resources.”