BRAINERD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Brainerd man faces two criminal charges after police reportedly found suspected marijuana during a traffic stop.
Anthony Dwight Long, 38, was charged in Crow Wing County District Court following his November 2, 2026, arrest.
The charges include gross misdemeanor driving after revocation and misdemeanor possession of an open cannabis package in a motor vehicle.
According to the criminal complaint, Long admitted knowing his driver’s license had been revoked.
Police Recognize Vehicle During Patrol
The incident began around 3:50 p.m. on November 2 in Brainerd.
A Brainerd police officer was conducting routine patrol when he noticed a Hyundai Sonata.
The officer recognized the vehicle from previous investigations involving Long.
According to court documents, the officer knew Long’s driving privileges had been revoked.
The officer also knew Long was required to complete Minnesota’s ignition interlock program before regaining his driving privileges.
After observing Long behind the wheel, the officer initiated a traffic stop.
Driver Says He Needed to Pick Up Children
Investigators questioned Long about why he was operating the vehicle.
According to the complaint, Long explained that he needed to pick up his children.
He also reportedly acknowledged knowing that his driver’s license was revoked.
Police arrested Long for allegedly driving after revocation while subject to ignition interlock requirements.
The officer then prepared to have the Hyundai impounded.
Suspected Marijuana Discovered Inside Vehicle
Before the vehicle was impounded, police conducted an inventory search.
During that search, investigators reportedly discovered an unsealed glass jar in the driver’s door pocket.
The jar contained suspected marijuana and appeared to be partially full.
According to the criminal complaint, the container appeared to violate Minnesota’s cannabis open-package law.
Investigators conducted a field test on the suspected substance.
The test reportedly returned a positive result for THC, the primary intoxicating compound found in cannabis.
Two Criminal Charges Filed
Long faces a gross misdemeanor charge under Minnesota Statute 171.24, Subdivision 2(b).
The charge involves driving after revocation while subject to ignition interlock program requirements.
A conviction carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.
The second charge involves Minnesota’s cannabis open-package law.
The misdemeanor charge carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.
The complaint does not allege Long was driving while impaired during this incident.
Long Taken to Crow Wing County Jail
Following his arrest, Long was transported to the Crow Wing County Jail.
He was turned over to jail staff, according to the criminal complaint.
The case was filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District under court number 18-CR-26-4087.
The complaint was accompanied by an order of detention.
The supplied filing does not establish whether Long has entered a plea.
Additional court information can be found through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Long is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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