BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Bemidji man faces felony drug possession and assault charges following a vehicle crash in Beltrami County.
According to court documents, the man allegedly attacked an emergency medical worker who was attempting to provide medical assistance.
Investigators also reported finding approximately 4.67 grams of suspected cocaine in a bag near the arrest scene.
Gunner Allan Zietz, 19, of Bemidji, is charged with fifth-degree controlled substance possession and fourth-degree assault of emergency medical personnel.
Vehicle Crashes Into Power Pole
According to the criminal complaint, Beltrami County sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported crash on October 4, 2026.
The incident occurred near Irvine and Azalea Court in Beltrami County.
When deputies arrived, they discovered a vehicle that had struck a power pole.
The driver was located near a residence and told deputies that a passenger remained near the vehicle.
Investigators reported that the driver showed possible signs of impairment.
The driver also allegedly admitted smoking marijuana before the crash.
Deputies reported detecting a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.
Passenger Found on Ground Near Crash
Deputies located Zietz lying on the ground near the crashed vehicle.
According to the complaint, Zietz was the vehicle’s only passenger.
Investigators observed that Zietz was sweating heavily and breathing rapidly.
When he attempted to speak, his speech was reportedly mumbled.
Emergency medical personnel arrived and began evaluating him.
EMS Worker Allegedly Attacked During Treatment
According to court documents, a Bemidji EMS worker attempted to place Zietz onto a medical transport device.
Zietz allegedly sat up and attempted to kick the emergency worker.
When the worker tried evaluating him again, Zietz reportedly attempted another kick.
Investigators say Zietz then lunged toward the worker and grabbed his leg.
The emergency worker fell to the ground during the confrontation.
Deputies intervened and struggled to separate Zietz from the worker.
Afterward, deputies placed Zietz under arrest.
Zietz allegedly continued pulling away from deputies while being escorted toward a patrol vehicle.
The EMS worker later reported chest soreness following the incident.
Suspected Cocaine Found Near Arrest Scene
Following the arrest, a deputy transported Zietz to Sanford’s emergency department for evaluation.
Another deputy remained at the crash scene and continued investigating.
Investigators discovered a blue Louis Vuitton bag near the location where Zietz had been arrested.
According to the complaint, the bag contained Zietz’s driver’s license and a plastic bag holding white powder.
The suspected substance was transported to the law enforcement center for testing.
Investigators reported that the powder weighed approximately 4.67 grams.
A preliminary field test indicated the presence of cocaine.
The complaint does not include final laboratory confirmation of the substance.
Zietz was medically cleared and transported to the Beltrami County Jail.
Felony and Gross Misdemeanor Charges Filed
Zietz faces two charges in Beltrami County District Court.
Count 1: Felony fifth-degree controlled substance possession under Minnesota Statute 152.025.
The offense carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.
Count 2: Gross misdemeanor fourth-degree assault of emergency medical personnel under Minnesota Statute 609.2231.
That offense carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.
The case is filed under Beltrami County District Court number 04-CR-26-2450.
Both charges remain allegations. Zietz is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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