Rochester Couple Arrested in Drug Bust
Rochester, MN (KROC AM News) - A Rochester man and woman are facing drug-related and other charges after a search of their home turned up more than a pound of methamphetamine, marijuana, some mushrooms and prescription medications.
Officers executed a search warrant at the home at 1120 2nd St NE near the Boys and Girls Club last Thursday morning. Arrested were 39 year old Michael Mechtel and 40 year old Marcie Maklenburg.
A spokesman says the drugs found in the home had an estimated street value of a few thousand dollars. Also seized were a handgun, a stun gun and about $34,000 in cash.