West Fargo, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A routine traffic stop for a stop sign violation in West Fargo led to a major drug trafficking arrest, according to court records.
On March 22nd, officers pulled over David Allen Vernoy of Fargo. As he exited his vehicle, police immediately spotted a needle containing a white crystal-like substance in plain view — suspected to be methamphetamine.
A subsequent search led to the discovery of:
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15 grams of methamphetamine
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Drug paraphernalia
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$314 in cash, believed to be related to drug transactions
Vernoy was promptly arrested and now faces the following charges:
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Felony Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine
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Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Did you know?
In North Dakota, possessing over 10 grams of meth is typically charged as intent to deliver, triggering harsher penalties.
Possession with intent to deliver meth is a Class A felony, punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
West Fargo PD reports increasing meth-related traffic stops in routine violation cases.
The case remains active as Vernoy proceeds through the judicial process.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.