Dilworth Walmart Arrest Leads to Felony Meth Charge

Dilworth (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man faces a felony drug charge after an arrest at Walmart in Dilworth.

Dakota James Allmaras, 35, is charged with fifth-degree controlled substance possession.

The charge was filed in Clay County District Court.

Prosecutors allege Allmaras possessed about 2.8 grams of methamphetamine on June 20, 2026.

Officer Notices Vehicle At Walmart

A Dilworth police officer was patrolling the Walmart parking lot around 10:06 p.m.

The officer noticed an unattended Ford Focus with its windows down and keys in the ignition.

The vehicle displayed an expired temporary tag, according to the criminal complaint.

The tag did not return to a registered owner.

The officer checked the vehicle to determine whether it had been reported stolen.

Investigators found the Ford was associated with Allmaras.

The officer also learned Allmaras had an active warrant from Clay County.

The officer continued watching the Ford while it remained parked at Walmart.

Two people later approached the vehicle and began working under the hood.

The officer identified one of them as Allmaras using recent law enforcement photographs.

Police then approached Allmaras and confirmed his identity.

The active warrant was confirmed through dispatch, according to the complaint.

Allmaras was then placed under arrest.

Police searched Allmaras following his arrest.

The complaint says Allmaras told the officer he had something inside his right pocket.

The officer allegedly found a small plastic bag containing a crystal-like substance.

The substance was tested at the scene.

Prosecutors say the field test returned positive for methamphetamine.

The substance weighed approximately 2.8 grams, according to court records.

Allmaras faces one felony count of fifth-degree controlled substance possession.

The charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.

It also carries a possible fine of up to $10,000.

The case is filed as Clay County court file 14-CR-26-2384.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 152.025 for fifth-degree drug offenses.

Additional court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

The charge is an allegation and has not been proven in court.

Allmaras is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.