Crookston: Salinas Faces Meth Sale, DWI Charges
CROOKSTON, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Irma Salinas faces two felony drug charges and a gross misdemeanor DWI charge.
Salinas, 61, is charged in Polk County District Court file 60-CR-26-1298.
The case stems from a Crookston methamphetamine investigation during August and early September 2026.
Prosecutors allege Salinas sold methamphetamine near Crookston High School.
They also allege she later possessed methamphetamine near Highland Elementary School.
Meth Sale Alleged Near Crookston High School
Count One charges Salinas with second-degree controlled substance sale within a prohibited zone.
The complaint alleges Salinas supplied methamphetamine during an Aug. 25 transaction involving another Crookston resident.
Investigators were conducting a controlled drug-buy investigation, according to the complaint.
Police allegedly saw Salinas arrive in a Nissan Frontier near an apartment across from Crookston High School.
The complaint says she met Andrew Eamos Lewis Root outside the building.
Investigators allege Salinas gave something to Root before driving away.
A confidential informant later received suspected methamphetamine from Root, according to prosecutors.
A field test allegedly produced a presumptive positive result for methamphetamine.
Prosecutors later alleged Salinas admitted selling methamphetamine to Root on separate occasions.
Those statements remain allegations contained in the criminal complaint.
Search Warrant Leads to Second Felony
Police obtained a warrant to search Salinas’ Crookston apartment on Sept. 3.
The complaint says officers stopped Salinas after she left the residence in a Nissan Frontier.
Investigators reported signs they believed were consistent with controlled-substance use.
Police later searched the apartment under the warrant.
They allegedly found baggies containing crystal-like substances, tinfoil, and a straw with residue.
A field test allegedly indicated methamphetamine.
Prosecutors say the apartment was within the protected zone surrounding Highland Elementary School.
Count Two charges third-degree controlled substance possession within a prohibited zone.
Minnesota Statute 152.023 covers methamphetamine possession in certain protected zones.
That felony can carry up to 20 years and a $250,000 fine.
Second-Degree DWI Also Charged
Count Three alleges second-degree driving while impaired by a Schedule I or II controlled substance.
The complaint says Salinas admitted using methamphetamine before leaving for work that morning.
A urine sample later allegedly tested positive for methamphetamine.
Prosecutors cite DWI convictions from 2018 and 2019 as two aggravating factors.
Minnesota Statute 169A.20 covers driving with certain controlled substances in the body.
Minnesota Statute 169A.25 covers second-degree DWI.
The complaint lists a maximum penalty of 364 days and a $3,000 fine.
Felony Drug Sale Carries Higher Maximum
The second-degree drug sale count cites Minnesota Statute 152.022.
Current law covers methamphetamine sales in protected school and park zones.
A conviction can carry up to 25 years and a $500,000 fine.
Those maximum penalties are not sentences against Salinas.
Charges Remain Allegations
The criminal complaint contains allegations that have not been proven in court.
Salinas is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
The Northwest Regional Corrections Center is located in Crookston.
Public court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
No police officer names are included in this report.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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