^{*EDITED FOR DATE CORRECTION ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 21 at 6:40 a.m.}

On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 8:18 a.m., investigators from the Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office and agents from the Michigan Department of Corrections arrested 45-year-old Kenneth Assaley at his residence on Woodward Ave. in Big Rapids.

The arrest followed information that Assaley was dealing methamphetamine from his residence. During a search, deputies seized methamphetamine, cocaine, various Schedule II pills, psilocybin mushrooms, liquid amphetamine, liquid codeine, and liquid morphine.

Assaley was charged with the following:

• Violation of Controlled Substance Act – Methamphetamine – Delivery (Felony)

• Violation of Controlled Substance Act – Dangerous Drugs (Other) (Felony)

• Violation of Controlled Substance Act – Dangerous Drugs (Other) (Felony)

• Obstructing Justice – Probation Violation (Felony)

His bond was set at $15,000, and he has since posted bond. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

The Mecosta County Sheriff’s Office was assisted by the Michigan Department of Corrections and the Meceola Consolidated Central Dispatch.

_{Information courtesy of the Mecosta County Sheriff's Office.}