MAHNOMEN COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Wisconsin man faces felony drug possession and misdemeanor DWI charges following a traffic stop on Highway 200 in Mahnomen County.
Cody James Peters Sr., 37, of Green Bay, Wisconsin, is accused of possessing methamphetamine and operating a vehicle with controlled substances in his system.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Mahnomen County District Court, laboratory testing confirmed methamphetamine and fentanyl in substances recovered during the investigation.
Traffic Stop on Highway 200
The incident occurred September 23, 2025, at approximately 9:00 p.m.
Law enforcement had received information suggesting occupants of a vehicle might be involved in narcotics distribution.
An officer spotted the vehicle traveling westbound on State Highway 200 in Mahnomen County.
According to the complaint, the vehicle did not immediately pull over when emergency lights and sirens were activated.
Police reported that it moved erratically while slowing toward the roadside.
The officer also noticed a rear-seat passenger moving around inside the vehicle.
Driver Arrested on Wisconsin Warrant
After the vehicle stopped, police identified the driver as Peters.
Authorities discovered he had an active Wisconsin warrant and placed him under arrest.
According to court documents, Peters admitted having methamphetamine and fentanyl inside the vehicle.
He reportedly directed officers to a small pouch inside the driver’s door.
During questioning, investigators observed slow, slurred speech, unusual pupil reactions, and visible sweating.
Peters also allegedly acknowledged using narcotics approximately two hours before the traffic stop.
Police Discover Suspected Drugs Inside Vehicle
Investigators searched the vehicle and discovered several items associated with suspected drug possession.
According to the complaint, officers found a bag containing smaller plastic baggies near the driver’s seat.
Inside a circular zippered pouch in the driver’s door, authorities located a bag containing a white crystalline substance.
They also recovered a glass vial containing white powder.
Another small plastic baggie was reportedly discovered on the ground near the rear driver’s-side door.
Crime Lab Confirms Methamphetamine and Fentanyl
The seized substances were submitted to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for laboratory examination.
According to an August 21, 2026, laboratory report, the crystalline material weighed approximately 2.872 grams and contained methamphetamine.
A separate powder sample weighed approximately 0.799 grams and contained both methamphetamine and fentanyl.
The two tested samples had a combined weight of approximately 3.671 grams.
Investigators also obtained a search warrant for a blood or urine sample from Peters.
Peters provided a urine sample.
According to a November 18, 2025, BCA report, his urine contained amphetamine and methamphetamine.
Felony Drug Possession and DWI Charges Filed
Prosecutors charged Peters with fifth-degree controlled substance possession under Minnesota Statute 152.025.
The felony carries a maximum possible sentence of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.
He also faces a misdemeanor DWI charge under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.
The DWI allegation involves the presence of amphetamine and methamphetamine in his system.
That misdemeanor carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.
Although officers initially suspected possible drug distribution, the complaint does not charge Peters with selling narcotics.
Mahnomen County Court Case
The case is filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District under court file number 44-CR-26-614.
The criminal complaint lists a summons for Peters.
The charges arise from the September 23, 2025, traffic stop, with laboratory reports completed in 2025 and 2026.
The allegations have not been proven in court. Peters is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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