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Big Rapids man, Hersey woman charged following Manton drug investigation

Two people were arraigned Friday in the 84th District Court in Wexford County on drug and weapons charges.

Nathaniel Hren, 41, of Big Rapids, and Riley Cain, 18, of Hersey, were arrested Wednesday at the Dollar General store in Manton. Authorities said the pair was suspected of supplying cocaine, ketamine and MDMA in northern Michigan.

Michigan State Police said the investigation into Hren lasted several weeks. During that time, detectives seized approximately 19 grams of cocaine, 4 grams of ketamine, 4 grams of MDMA and a .22-caliber revolver.

Hren was charged with three counts of delivery or manufacture of cocaine, one count of delivery or manufacture of MDMA, one count of delivery or manufacture of a controlled substance (Schedule 1, 2 or 3), carrying a concealed weapon, felony firearm and maintaining a drug house. He was released on a $100,000 cash or surety bond. His next court appearance is scheduled for June 23.

Cain was charged with one count of conspiracy to deliver or manufacture MDMA and one count of conspiracy to deliver or manufacture a controlled substance (Schedule 1, 2 or 3, excluding marijuana). She was released on a $45,000 cash or surety bond. Her next court appearance is also June 23.

Release information courtesy of Michigan State Police - Seventh District.