White Earth Fentanyl Case: Man Charged With 60 Grams

White Earth (trfnews.i234.me) — Kieron Keith Kier faces a first-degree controlled substance charge in Becker County.

The charge stems from a November 20, 2025, search in White Earth.

Court records say investigators were examining suspected drug trafficking activity involving Kier during fall 2025.

Search Warrant Leads to Fentanyl Discovery

Investigators said Kier had been seen using a maroon 2008 Chevrolet Suburban.

A search warrant was later carried out at a White Earth residence linked to Kier.

Kier’s longtime partner was at the home when investigators arrived.

A child was also at the residence, according to the complaint.

Inside a bedroom, investigators found a safe and an orange digital scale.

They also found a plastic scoop on a dresser.

Investigators searched the Suburban parked outside the residence.

The complaint says two bags containing powder were found inside the vehicle’s center console.

Field testing indicated the substance was fentanyl, investigators said.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension later tested the evidence.

A January 2026 laboratory report found about 30 grams of fentanyl in each bag.

The combined weight was approximately 60 grams, according to the complaint.

Investigators later examined DNA recovered from the evidence.

A preliminary report found mixed DNA on the plastic scoop and one fentanyl bag.

Investigators obtained a DNA sample from Kier in May 2026.

The complaint says Kier was interviewed after receiving a Miranda warning.

Kier denied knowing about the fentanyl found in the Suburban.

He also said his DNA would not be on the drugs, according to court records.

However, Kier acknowledged using fentanyl and methamphetamine during November, the complaint states.

He allegedly told investigators he obtained about 20 grams at a time.

He also allegedly said he sold drugs to support his own drug use.

A June 4 BCA report compared Kier’s known DNA sample with the earlier evidence.

The report supported including Kier as a contributor to DNA on the scoop and fentanyl bag.

Prosecutors charged Kier with first-degree controlled substance possession.

Minnesota law covers possession of 25 grams or more of fentanyl mixtures.

The offense carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.

A conviction can also bring a fine of up to $1 million.

Kier’s case is filed in Becker County District Court as 03-CR-26-1312.

The case was filed by summons.

The charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt.

Kier is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.