Man gets probation for drug charges

Posted: 12.18.2012 at 1:25 PM

ALGER COUNTY -- A downstate man receives probation after pleading to a drug charge.

John Wagner Saarinen pled guilty to attempted delivery or manufacture of marijuana, after being arrested in Alger County earlier this year.

He was sentenced this week to 60 days in jail, with credit for 49. His punishment includes one year probation.

Saarinen and his wife were arrested on the 4th of July, at the Scott Falls parking lot.

Comments are the sole responsibility of the person posting them; they are not reflective of the views or opinions of Barrington Broadcasting, TV6, its directors or employees. If you believe a comment violates the Barrington Terms of Use, please flag it above.

Popular Stories

Several days of rain on the way
Dustin Bonk | Yesterday at 1:58 PM | 4 comments

Marine officer patrolling waterways
Jennifer Perez | 2 hours, 32 minutes ago

Walking for Kayla
Dustin Bonk | Saturday, May 18, 2013 | 1 comment

Follow Upper Michigan's Source

Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below

submit

Check This Out!

Recreation

Check out the Recreation section of Best Bets.

Best Bets

See what the experts have to say.

Automotive

Check out the Automotive section of Best Bets.

Used Car Central

See what used cars are being sold in your area.

Find it, click it, use it... your neighborhood business guide.

Latest Headlines

Former principal waives arraignment
Benjamin David Franklin II faces three CSC charges and will be back in court on July 1
read more »
Grab a burger or custard and help local veterans
Students are all about jazz
Scouts test their survival skills
What would you do with $600 million?
Marquette residents learn about improvements to Third Street

Latest news, weather, high school sports for Michigan’s Upper Peninsula