The Cass County Drug Enforcement Team announces that after receiving a citizen tip of illegal activity at a residence, detectives on Jan. 3 at approximately 11:35 a.m. conducted a search of the residence in the 15000 block of U.S. 12 in Porter Township at 11:35 a.m. Thursday. A search of the property resulted in the seizure of marijuana and hashish.

Melissa Goodman, 27, was at the residence when the search was conducted and taken into custody.

Michigan DHS Child Protective Services took three children from the residence into protective custody.

Goodman was arraigned in Fourth District Court on Friday and charged with possession with intent to manufacture hash, possession of marijuana and maintaining a drug house.

Goodman was lodged at the Cass County Jail in Cassopolis and being held on a $60,000 bond.
This is an ongoing investigation. If any individuals with information regarding this case or any other crimes are asked to contact the Cass County Tip Line at (800) 462-9328 or send an anonymous tip to www.ccso.info.