Alaska Department Of Public Safety,State Troopers Public Information Office

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On 07/23/2023, Seward AST initiated an investigation into Michele Spiers’, fifty-eight YOA of Seward, and John Hoogland’s, sixty-eight YOA of Seward, involvement with the sale of illegal drugs. On 09/19/2024, Seward AST and AWT executed a search warrant on a residence in Seward. The investigation revealed John and Michele were in possession of fentanyl pills, fentanyl powder, heroin, methamphetamine, hydrocodone, LSD, psilocybin mushrooms, dronabinol, and suboxone with intent to distribute. Seward AST also discovered packaging materials, digital scales, $1,674 dollars, multiple cell phones, counterfeit money, and ledgers detailing the sales of illegal drugs for over four years. Evidence seized during the search warrant implicated numerous other individuals and further charges are expected to follow. Michele and John were placed under arrest for three counts of misconduct involving controlled substances (MICS) in the second degree, four counts of MICS in the third degree, and one count of MICS in the fourth degree. Additionally, Michele was charged with one count of violating her conditions of release. Michele and John were remanded to Wildwood Pretrial without bail. The investigation is ongoing.