Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Fargo man is now facing serious drug trafficking charges after an unexpected bust tied to his probation meeting.
According to court documents, on January 30th, the Cass County Drug Task Force and the Metro Crime Street Unit executed a narcotics search warrant at a unit in the 1100 block of 8th Street South in Fargo. Law enforcement officers seized 42 grams of methamphetamine, 3 grams of fentanyl, and two additional types of illegal drugs during the search of Unit 4.
In a surprising twist, James Felix Rush III was arrested before the search even took place — he was taken into custody during a routine probation meeting where officers found him carrying $2,892 in cash, suspected to be linked to drug trafficking activities.
Rush now faces four felony counts of possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine, fentanyl, and two other controlled substances. Authorities continue to investigate the full scope of his activities, suggesting the bust could be part of a larger drug distribution network operating within Fargo and Cass County.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
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Fentanyl is responsible for the majority of recent overdose deaths in the United States and is considered 50 times stronger than heroin.
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Possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine in North Dakota can carry a sentence of up to 20 years in prison.
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Probation meetings are increasingly being used as strategic opportunities for surprise arrests by law enforcement.
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Cass County, North Dakota, has seen a steady increase in fentanyl-related drug busts over the last three years.
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Metro Crime Street Units typically focus on high-risk, repeat drug offenders and violent criminals.
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Drug busts tied to ongoing probation violations can lead to significantly harsher penalties under federal and state sentencing guidelines.