Crookston Man Charged In School Zone Meth Sale

Crookston Man Charged In School Zone Meth Sale

Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crookston man is facing two felony drug charges after a court complaint alleged a methamphetamine sale happened near a school and park.

Kaleb Lee Armstrong, 21, of Crookston, is charged in Polk County District Court. The case is filed in Minnesota’s 9th Judicial District under court file number 60-CR-26-737.

Armstrong is charged with second-degree controlled substance crime. That charge alleges a sale within a prohibited zone. He is also charged with third-degree controlled substance crime for the alleged sale of a narcotic drug.

The alleged offense happened on or about March 25, 2026, in Crookston. Court documents say the case involved suspected methamphetamine.

Complaint Alleges Drug Sale Near School And Park

According to the complaint, a confidential informant told law enforcement they had bought methamphetamine from Armstrong before. The informant then made a recorded phone call to Armstrong.

During the call, Armstrong allegedly said he had just under a “T.” Court documents say that term was known to mean about 1.75 grams.

The complaint says Armstrong agreed to sell the substance for $100. An undercover officer and the informant later went to 820 Lowell Street in Crookston.

The address is within one city block of Highland Elementary School and the Highland Park Complex, according to the complaint.

Court documents allege Armstrong came out of the residence and entered the vehicle. He then allegedly handed over a small rolled plastic bag.

The bag contained a crystal-like substance, according to the complaint. Armstrong allegedly received $100 in pre-recorded buy money.

Suspected Meth Field-Tested Positive

After the alleged sale, law enforcement took the substance for testing. The complaint says a field test was positive for methamphetamine.

The suspected methamphetamine weighed about 2.2 grams with packaging, according to court records.

The second-degree charge carries a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison. It also carries a possible $500,000 fine, or both.

The third-degree charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. It also carries a possible $250,000 fine, or both.

More information about Minnesota controlled substance laws is available through the Minnesota Legislature. Court case information may also be searched through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

Armstrong is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.