Crookston: Groslie Faces Felony Meth, DWI Charges

CROOKSTON, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Eric Lyle Groslie faces felony drug possession and misdemeanor DWI charges in Polk County.

The charges follow an Aug. 26, 2026, roadside encounter in Crookston.

Groslie, 56, is charged in court file 60-CR-26-1260.

The case includes one felony count and one misdemeanor DWI count.

Call for Gas Assistance Leads to Investigation

The complaint says Groslie contacted dispatch after his Ford Ranger ran out of gas.

Police found the truck beside Old Highway 75 near Bruce Street.

The vehicle was partly inside the traffic lane, according to the complaint.

Groslie was later located at the nearby Ampride gas station.

Police reported seeing possible signs of controlled-substance use while speaking with him.

The complaint says Groslie agreed to complete field sobriety testing.

Investigators then arrested him on suspicion of driving while impaired.

No police officer names are included in this report.

Prosecutors say Groslie admitted using methamphetamine about two days earlier.

He allegedly told police that several drug pipes were inside a cooler in his truck.

Police searched the vehicle and located pipes and a bong, according to the complaint.

Investigators later field-tested residue from the items.

The tests allegedly produced presumptive positive results for methamphetamine.

Groslie also allegedly said he drove through several Crookston park areas that day.

The complaint names Veterans Park, Central Park, Locken Park, and Wildflower Park.

Count One alleges third-degree controlled-substance possession within a prohibited zone.

The charge cites Minnesota Statute 152.023, subdivision 2(a)(6).

That provision covers methamphetamine or amphetamine possession inside certain protected zones.

Prosecutors allege the drug-related items were transported within protected Crookston park zones.

A conviction can carry up to 20 years in prison.

A fine of up to $250,000 is also possible.

Count Two alleges fourth-degree driving while impaired.

The complaint cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(7).

That law covers driving with certain Schedule I or II substances in the body.

A judge authorized a warrant for a blood or urine sample.

The complaint says Groslie later provided a blood sample.

Fourth-degree DWI is a misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 169A.27.

The criminal complaint contains allegations that have not been proven in court.

Groslie is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.

Public court records are available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

Information about Crookston parks is available through the City of Crookston.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.