Man Arrested After Giving Fake Name With Warrants Out: Police

WEXFORD COUNTY, MI — Michigan State Police said a Lawton man was arrested Friday during a traffic stop after giving officers a fake name for someone who turned out to be a real person wanted on several warrants.

The arrest occurred around 6:30 a.m. when troopers with the agency's Cadillac Post noticed a car parked on the shoulder of highway M-55 near Taylor Lane in Clam Lake Township. The car’s lights were off, and a woman was in the driver's seat while a man sat on the passenger's side, troopers said.

When the troopers turned on their emergency lights, the man ducked down into his seat, officials say. After being confronted by the troopers, the man gave them a fake name — which was associated with several active arrest warrants, officials said.

He was arrested and, during a search, troopers said they found about 27 grams of methamphetamine, a small digital scale, cash and small bags on the man. They also impounded the car.

Information was not immediately available on what happened to the woman driver.

The man was taken to Wexford County Jail, where officers say they found more drugs on him. A fingerprint scan also revealed his true identity.

Police are requesting the man be charged with possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, smuggling drugs into a jail and lying to a peace officer. Officials also want to charge the man with littering, after police say they found discarded soda cans and lottery tickets on the side of the road that can be traced back to him.