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Atlantic Mine man headed to court on meth, DV charges

HOUGHTON, MI--   A Houghton County man faces drug and domestic violence charges, following a drug bust in Atlantic Mine.

Steven Ruotsala, 47, was taken into custody last Wednesday after Sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic complaint.  They executed search warrants at two residences and uncovered a substantial amount of crystal meth. 

Ruotsala is charged with delivery/manufacture of meth and domestic violence – third offense.  The drugs are believed to have come from Wisconsin. 

Ruotsala remains lodged in the Houghton County Jail on a $1 million bond.  A probable cause hearing is set for October 28, and a preliminary exam for November 4.  

Nicole was born near Detroit but has lived in the U.P. most of her life. She graduated from Marquette Senior High School and attended Michigan State and Northern Michigan Universities, graduating from NMU in 1993 with a degree in English.