Hubbard County Traffic Stop Leads to Meth Pipe Charge

HUBBARD COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Shawn Lee May was charged with gross misdemeanor fifth-degree drug possession following an August 20, 2017, traffic stop.

According to a Hubbard County criminal complaint, deputies discovered a suspected methamphetamine smoking pipe during the roadside investigation.

The pipe reportedly contained residue that field-tested positive for methamphetamine.

The incident occurred along Highway 2 in Hubbard County, Minnesota.

Cracked Windshield Leads to Traffic Stop

At approximately 5:03 p.m., a Hubbard County sheriff’s deputy stopped a vehicle traveling along Highway 2.

According to court documents, the vehicle had several windshield cracks that obstructed the driver’s view.

The deputy approached the vehicle and identified the driver as Jacklyn Moose.

During the conversation, the deputy reported smelling a strong odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle.

Two adult passengers, Dominic May and Shawn Lee May, were sitting in the backseat.

A child was also seated in a car seat between the two men.

Investigators reported that the smell of alcohol appeared to be coming from the rear passenger area.

Deputy Notices Suspicious Movements

According to the complaint, both men initially denied consuming alcohol.

However, the deputy reported that Shawn May appeared to move his legs as though attempting to conceal something.

The deputy also described both men as appearing extremely nervous during the encounter.

Investigators asked Dominic May to exit the vehicle.

As Dominic stepped outside, the deputy noticed a can of an alcoholic beverage on the floor.

The can was located directly behind Shawn May’s leg.

According to court records, the container was nearly full when deputies recovered it.

Shawn May reportedly acknowledged that the alcoholic beverage belonged to him.

Suspected Methamphetamine Pipe Discovered

Following the discovery, deputies instructed Shawn May to exit the vehicle.

An officer conducted a pat-down search for weapons.

During the search, the deputy reported finding a large bulge inside May’s pocket.

The officer retrieved an item identified in the complaint as a pipe used for smoking methamphetamine.

Investigators seized the pipe and conducted a field test on the residue.

According to the complaint, the test returned a positive result for methamphetamine.

The supplied court document does not include a separate laboratory confirmation.

Gross Misdemeanor Drug Charge Filed

Prosecutors charged Shawn Lee May with fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance.

The 2017 charge cited Minnesota Statute 152.025.

The complaint classified the offense as a gross misdemeanor under the law cited at that time.

The listed maximum penalty was one year in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.

The case was filed in Hubbard County District Court under Court File No. 29-CR-17-1363.

The complaint was issued as a summons in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.

Historical Case Status

The supplied document describes allegations dating to August 2017.

It does not establish whether the charge resulted in a conviction, dismissal, or other court outcome.

Readers can search historical court information through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The filing of a criminal complaint does not establish guilt.

Any conclusion about the case requires confirmation through the court’s final records.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.