Breezy Point, Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — A late-night traffic stop led to drug and DWI charges.
Amber Marie Howard, 39, of Pequot Lakes, was the driver, court records say.
Howard is charged with felony fifth-degree drug possession.
She is also charged with misdemeanor DWI, according to the complaint.
Traffic stop on County Road 11
The stop happened on February 7, 2026, at about 11:20 p.m.
An officer said the vehicle had no front license plate.
The vehicle was stopped on County Road 11 near Ranchette Drive.
Signs of impairment are alleged
The complaint says Howard looked fidgety and had a clenched jaw.
The officer also reported her pupils did not react to light.
Howard allegedly said she used meth “maybe two days ago.”
Field sobriety tests were given, the complaint states.
The officer wrote that the results showed impairment.
Meth found after arrest, complaint says
Howard was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired.
Investigators sought a warrant for a blood or urine sample, records say.
After the sample was taken, Howard reportedly spoke up.
She allegedly said she had meth hidden in her bra.
The complaint says she handed over a small plastic case.
Inside were white crystal fragments weighing about 1.63 grams, records say.
The substance field-tested positive for methamphetamine, according to the filing.
Court action and release conditions
Charges were filed on February 10, 2026.
An Order of Detention was signed by Judge Stephen John Wentzell, records show.
Howard later appeared in Crow Wing County District Court.
Judge Patricia Aanes set bail at $0 with conditions.
Bail was set at $15,000 without conditions, the order states.
Howard is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Future hearings will be scheduled in Crow Wing County District Court.
Fifth-degree drug possession is often charged under Minnesota Statute 152.025.
Minnesota’s DWI law is outlined in Statute 169A.20.
For general case access, visit the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.