Feds shed light on Western UP pot ring

By RICHARD JENKINS

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KALAMAZOO — Despite awaiting trial on federal drug charges, a Bruce Crossing man attempted to restart his illegal marijuana business in Ontonagon County.

With both the criminal and forfeiture proceedings now complete, this detail and other information on the size and scope of Spencer Troy Ward’s drug operation are coming into focus.

The continued criminal activity while on bond was cited as one of several aggravating factors in Judge Paul Maloney’s decision to impose a nearly 13-year prison sentence on Nov. 29 for conspiracy to manufactu...