On March 31, 2026, the Honorable Judge James Lambros of the 50th Circuit Court sentenced
Shannan Kay Davis to a term of 12 years and 6 months to 20 years in the Michigan Department
of Corrections for Delivery of Methamphetamine. Davis will not be eligible for parole until she
has served a minimum of 12 years and 6 months.
The sentence falls within Michigan’s legislatively established sentencing guidelines, which take
into account both the defendant’s criminal history and the nature of the offense. In this case, the
applicable guideline range was 8 years and 3 months to 13 years and 4 months. The Michigan
Department of Corrections recommended a minimum sentence of 12 years and 6 months, and
the prosecution successfully argued for the Court to adopt that recommendation.
Davis pleaded guilty on July 23, 2024, in the 50th Circuit Court. Shortly after entering her plea,
she absconded from Michigan. She was ultimately located on November 4, 2025, at a Walmart
in Alabama with the assistance of local law enforcement. The Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office
coordinated efforts to locate and apprehend Davis. Following her arrest, the Chippewa County
Prosecutor’s Office secured her return to Michigan through the Governor’s Warrant extradition
process, working in conjunction with the Governors’ Offices of both Michigan and Alabama.
Davis was subsequently returned to Chippewa County for sentencing.
The investigation revealed that Davis had been involved in trafficking heroin and
methamphetamine into Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Deputies with the Chippewa County
Sheriff’s Office attempted to initiate a traffic stop on a vehicle driven by Davis on I-75. After
activating emergency lights and sirens, the vehicle failed to stop. During the pursuit, Davis and
her passengers discarded approximately seven bags of methamphetamine from the vehicle.
Davis eventually stopped, and all three occupants were detained. A search of the surrounding
area led to the recovery of additional suspected methamphetamine. A subsequent search of the
vehicle, conducted pursuant to a warrant, uncovered a safe containing approximately 55 grams
of methamphetamine, along with additional quantities of narcotics, multiple cell phones, and a
digital scale.
During an interview with detectives, Davis admitted her involvement in drug trafficking, stating,
“Ok, you guys got me—obviously I’m one of the bigger guys in town.” She further admitted to
traveling to Detroit and Ohio in connection with drug-related activity, acknowledged that the
methamphetamine found in the safe belonged to her, and confirmed that she had personally
discarded narcotics from the vehicle. Davis also admitted to selling methamphetamine.
Davis has an extensive criminal history, and this conviction marks her tenth felony offense.
Even after being charged and entering a guilty plea, she continued her criminal conduct by
fleeing the state while on bond in an attempt to evade accountability. Her apprehension in
Alabama underscores that efforts to avoid prosecution will not prevent justice from being carried
out.
The Chippewa County Prosecutor’s Office extends its appreciation to the Chippewa County
Sheriff’s Office and the TRIDENT Drug Task Force for their diligent work and collaboration in
this case.
Methamphetamine continues to have a devastating impact on individuals, families, and
communities. The trafficking and distribution of methamphetamine in our community will not be
tolerated. Those who engage in this conduct should understand that they will be investigated,
prosecuted, and held accountable to the fullest extent of the law—regardless of attempts to flee
or avoid detection.
Praying for Shannans kids,grandkids family,friends, loved ones and Shannan during this tumultuous time, in my opinion widely unbenetifical all the way around.
58 grams is roughly 500 $. This is nothing in the world of Drug Trafficking. Again the legal system sends a person to a long prison sentence because of addiction….let me tell you some facts, in 2014 an ounce of Methamphetamine in the Gulf Coast States Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, Texas, was an Average of 600$ to 1400 an ounce…and at those prices it was an expensive game to be in, the profits came but alot of work. Not every so called wanna be drug dealer had 1400 for an oz of Methamphetamine….Today it’s 250 $ average for an ounce of Methamphetamine around the Gulf States. This has created a vacuum of every person on a disability check able to by an ounce on Methamphetamine. So now we have addicts being able to not only stay high but become …as the authorities say Drug Traffickers …..Altho there actions say Drug Traffickers…..There actually not…The system has planned and set up this vacume….make the most saught after drug equal to fentanyl the cheapest…..Why….and…..how…..the impact to the family…..is permanent…treat the addict and to you won’t have a Trafficer in this situation…..and in a lot of situations….So why prison…when you enter into the B.O.P. and handed a number you become bondable by the state….meaning you are now a commodity, a stock bought and sold on the NYSE…..So it’s profitable to send you to prison not rehab…..ask yourself why and how has Methamphetamine became so cheep and excesable…..it’s set up that way now so the states can lock up addict’s for a gram and give them 30 yrs I know this may be extreme….but I’ve witnessed it and lived it…I was a high profile Drug Trafficker served 19 1/2 years ….but it all started because I was an addict…who understood bye low sell high get mine for free that’s how it started….So send an addict to prison because all they wanted to get high…because you can’t get rich off 58 ,grams
You know it’s not just about the 58 grams.. what about all the years off drugs selling or giving or getting them drugs? Maybe getting people addicted! that are still maybe possibly fighting that addiction today. I remember being in the frog when I was 30 or so I’m now 51 . She said when I was in the bathroom Jeanette here I got something for you. It’s in the other stall and she had more pills then I have ever seen in my life and I said no thank you she said but no here take anything you like I said I don’t want anything . What if I would’ve taken a pill and got addicted she has done this for many many many many many years and we are all sorry for her children and grandchildren and family but sometimes you need to be held responsible for the things you have done then you might’ve cleaned your life up now but you still should be held responsible for what you’ve done your whole life that has been wrong!.
Love these libtards. Addiction, addiction. Addiction. You are an adult take responsibility. Just because you grew up around drugs you think it is normal. You are a willing ignorant fool.
Would you say a pedophile is addicted to sex with kids? No. Stop trivializing deviant behavior.
Yes, I would prefer to see the top tier dealers go down. But, you don’t turn a blind eye to what you see.
This person has helped others become addicted to drugs. Making things worse.
If you believe this poor girl is a victim you are part of the problem. Idiot.