Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest and Drug Seizure in Watertown Township

Over 30 grams of methamphetamine and 9 grams of crack cocaine found during joint investigation

Apr. 6, 2026 at 7:44pm

An extreme close-up photograph of a small plastic bag containing white crystalline powder, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the drugs seized during a recent traffic stop.The seizure of over 30 grams of methamphetamine and 9 grams of crack cocaine during a traffic stop highlights the ongoing efforts to disrupt the local drug trade.Sandusky Today

A 35-year-old Watertown Township woman was arrested last Thursday after over 30 grams of methamphetamine and 9 grams of crack cocaine were found during a traffic stop conducted by the Sanilac County Drug Task Force as part of an ongoing investigation into illegal narcotics sales in the area.

Why it matters

This arrest is part of the Sanilac County Drug Task Force's efforts to crack down on the distribution of hard drugs like methamphetamine and crack cocaine, which have had a devastating impact on many communities. The seizure of a significant quantity of these substances will help disrupt the local drug trade.

The details

During the traffic stop on S. Sandusky Road, near Dell Street in Watertown Township, investigators located approximately 37 grams of methamphetamine and 9 grams of crack cocaine. The 35-year-old female passenger was arrested and lodged at the Sanilac County Jail, while the 36-year-old male driver was cited and released.

  • The traffic stop occurred on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
  • The arrest and drug seizure were part of an ongoing joint investigation between the Sanilac County Drug Task Force and the Sandusky Police Department.

The players

Sanilac County Drug Task Force

A multi-agency law enforcement team dedicated to investigating and disrupting the distribution of illegal drugs in Sanilac County and the surrounding region.

Sandusky Police Department

The local police department in Sandusky, Michigan, which has been collaborating with the Sanilac County Drug Task Force on this investigation.

35-year-old Watertown Township woman

The passenger in the vehicle who was arrested and charged after the drug seizure.

36-year-old Custer Township man

The driver of the vehicle who was cited and released during the traffic stop.

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What’s next

The investigation remains ongoing, and no additional information will be released at this time. The 35-year-old woman arrested during the traffic stop will face charges related to the possession and distribution of methamphetamine and crack cocaine.

The takeaway

This arrest is part of the ongoing efforts by the Sanilac County Drug Task Force to combat the spread of highly addictive and dangerous drugs like methamphetamine and crack cocaine in the local community. The seizure of a significant quantity of these substances will help disrupt the local drug trade and protect public safety.