ALPENA – The Michigan State Police (MSP) Alpena Post is announcing the arrest of 30-
year-old Alec Wayne Sherwood of Alpena for delivery of narcotics causing death.
According to an MSP statement, the investigation began the morning of Nov. 20, 2023, when troopers from the MSP Alpena Post were called to a residence on Lake Winyah Road in Alpena Township for an apparent drug overdose.
The deceased, a 28-year-old Alpena man, was found dead in his bedroom by family members. There were several indicators of drug use, including a burnt metal spoon, empty pill bottles, and a used syringe.
Evidence was collected and the investigation led troopers and the post detective to the address of 30-year-old Alec Wayne Sherwood in Alpena.
A search warrant was executed at Sherwood’s apartment and evidence seized. Detectives from the Huron Undercover Narcotics Team assisted with the investigation.
The investigation continued and detectives developed enough probable cause to arrest Sherwood after an interview on Jan. 31. He was lodged in the Alpena County Jail.
Sherwood was arraigned in 88th District Court in Alpena County for one count Delivery of Narcotics Causing Death. His bond was set at $100,000.
His next scheduled court appearance is Feb. 21 at 2:30 p.m.
