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Accused heroin dealer arrested in Ionia County

Posted at 5:35 PM, Aug 05, 2015
and last updated 2015-08-05 17:35:46-04

Michael Fountain mugshot

IONIA COUNTY, Mich.–There’s one less drug dealer on the streets, according to the Ionia County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputies said that while executing a search warrant in the 3000 block of Westbrook Road in rural Ionia County, they arrested two men suspected of selling heroin. Deputies said they found 25 grams of suspected heroin and drug money while searching the property. They also found a suspected stolen rifle along with other illegal guns, as well as electronic equipment and power tools they said were also likely stolen.

Courtesy: Ionia County Sheriff's Office

Courtesy: Ionia County Sheriff’s Office

Michael Todd Fountain, 30, was charged with several felonies that included delivering heroin and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Ryan William Whitelock, 27, was charged with one felony: possessing heroin.

Deputies said they’ll look at additional charges once they take a full inventory of the items they found at the property.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to call Silent Observer: 616-527-0107