NEWFOLDEN (trfnews.i234.me) — A Newfolden man is facing felony charges after a traffic stop on March 25, according to a criminal complaint.
Torrey Robert Winger, 50, of Newfolden, was charged with felony first-degree DWI and felony fifth-degree controlled substance crime. He was arrested after the stop near Third Street and Arnold Avenue at about 6:02 p.m.
Traffic Stop and Arrest
According to the complaint, officers stopped Winger’s vehicle and saw signs that suggested possible impairment. The complaint says he failed some field sobriety tests.
During the stop, officers also told Winger to open his mouth. They reported seeing heat bumps on the back of his tongue. Those marks can be viewed as a possible sign of recent drug use.
When asked about drug use, Winger allegedly said he last used drugs a couple of months earlier.
Search of Vehicle
The complaint says Winger was on supervised probation for a June 2023 felony drug possession conviction. His probation agent then requested a urinalysis and allowed a search of his person and vehicle.
Officers allegedly found a butane torch lighter on Winger. Inside the vehicle, they reportedly found a sealed package with a white crystalline substance. A glass pipe was also found.
Authorities said both items gave presumptive positive test results for methamphetamine. The package allegedly weighed about two grams.
Urine Testing and Prior Conviction
A search warrant was later used to obtain a urine or blood sample. A urine sample was collected and will be sent to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for testing.
Because probation had also requested a urinalysis, another urine sample was taken at the jail. That sample allegedly tested positive for MDMA, amphetamines, and methamphetamines.
The complaint also states that Winger has a prior felony DWI conviction from August 2019.
Case Status
Formal charges are allegations. They have not been proven in court. Winger is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Readers can review Minnesota law on first-degree DWI and fifth-degree controlled substance crime. Public case records may also be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.