Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crookston woman is facing a felony drug charge after police say methamphetamine was found near a city park.
Holli Jean Pierson is charged in Polk County District Court with third-degree controlled substance crime.
The charge alleges possession of methamphetamine or amphetamine in a prohibited zone.
The case was filed under court file number 60-CR-26-270.
The alleged offense happened between September 26 and September 29, 2025.
Traffic Stop Led To Arrest
According to the complaint, police saw Pierson leave her Crookston home.
She got into a Hyundai Sonata and drove away.
Police later stopped the vehicle after reporting traffic violations.
Pierson was identified as the driver.
She was later arrested for driving while impaired, according to the complaint.
After being advised of her rights, Pierson spoke with police.
She allegedly said she had used methamphetamine with Adam Bertram Allen.
Pierson told police Allen had stayed at her home often since July 2025.
She said Allen stayed there about five nights a week.
She also said they used methamphetamine together on weekends.
Garage Search Reported
The complaint says Pierson consented to a search of her home.
Police searched the residence and detached garage.
Inside the garage, officers reported finding a glass pipe.
They also found a small baggie with a clear crystal substance.
A small empty baggie was also reported to have been found.
Police later said the crystal substance was sent for lab testing.
The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension lab reported 1.668 grams containing methamphetamine.
Police also reported finding two scales and a clear plastic container in Pierson’s bedroom.
Park-Zone Allegation
The complaint says the garage was near Riverview/Riverside Park.
Police measured the distance from the park to the rear of the garage.
The distance was listed at about 209 feet.
Prosecutors allege the substance was found within 300 feet of the park.
The charge cites Minnesota Statute 152.023.
The complaint lists the offense as a felony.
The maximum sentence is 20 years in prison.
The charge also carries a possible $250,000 fine.
More court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
Pierson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
