(1-2-20) On Thursday 12/26/19 SWET-West detectives along with members of the Michigan State Police, and Benton Harbor Public Safety executed a narcotics search warrant in the City of Benton Harbor.

During the execution of this search warrant officers located and secured three individuals.

Brandon Lee Brown was the target of this investigation and was located in the house during the execution of the search.  During a search of Brandon Brown, detectives located approximately a half ounce of crystal methamphetamine in his pocket.  During a search of the house officers located more evidence of drug sales and distribution.

Brandon Lee Brown was arrested and lodged for

  1. Possession with intent to deliver crystal meth 2nd

On Tuesday 12/31/29 SWET-West detectives along with members of the Berrien County Sheriff Department, and Berrien County K9 unit executed a narcotics search warrant in the Township of Benton.

During the execution of this search warrant detectives located distribution amounts of crack cocaine, a stolen hand gun out of Benton Township, and approximately five pounds of marijuana.  SWET- detectives will be seeking charges on the home owner who was not at the house during the time of the warrant.

The Southwest Enforcement Team (SWET) is comprised of sworn law enforcement personnel from the Berrien County Sheriff’s Office, Allegan Police Department, Allegan County Sheriff’s Office, Barry County Sheriff’s Office, Calhoun County Sheriff’s Office, Covert Township Police Department, Kalamazoo County Sheriff’s Office, Kalamazoo Township Police Department, Michigan State Police, South Haven Police Department, Saint Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, and Sturgis Police Department.