GUILTY!

IRONWOOD – Daniel Jay Saarela of Minneapolis has been found guilty on drug and a felony firearm charges.  The charges stem from a traffic stop in Ironwood Township by the Gogebic County Sheriffs Office on April 21,2020.  Officers found methamphetamine, heroin, marijuana, scales, drug paraphernalia, scales, brass knuckles, more than $2,500 cash, as well as a loaded gun inside Saarela’s vehicle.  Saarela was charged and found guilty by a jury of the following counts: Controlled substance – delivery/manufacture – methamphetamine, Controlled substance – delivery/manufacture (cocaine, heroin, or other narcotic) less than 50 grams, Weapons – dangerous weapon – miscellaneous, Weapons – felony firearm, Weapons – firearm – possession by felon, Operating a motor vehicle – no license for three years – first offense.  Sentencing is scheduled for April 22.