Investigation leads to arrest of attorney

A 69-year-old Oakland County attorney, facing charges for allegedly bringing contraband into the Lakeland Corrections Facility in Coldwater and possessing a controlled substance, has been arraigned.

Eric Clark was arraigned Friday following his arrest at the prison the day before.  He was released on a $20,000 recognizance bond. Clark waived the preliminary hearing within 14 days.

In statements to investigators, Clark denied he knew of the illegal substance or had any intent to introduce contraband.

Michigan State Police, with the assistance of the Department of Corrections, began an investigation June 1, when Clark reportedly went to the prison to meet with an inmate at Lakeland.