Fargo, Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A St. Paul man is charged after a fentanyl seizure in Fargo.
Court documents say Dontay L. Jenkins was arrested on Jan. 16 after a search at a bus station.
Investigators say he had about 55 grams of a substance believed to be fentanyl.
Search at the Jefferson Lines station
Authorities say the Cass County Drug Task Force and the DEA served a search warrant.
The warrant was carried out at the Jefferson Lines station in Fargo, the filing states.
Investigators said they found Jenkins at the station during the search.
The complaint describes the material as suspected fentanyl, pending confirmation.
Charging papers often list field results before full lab testing is filed.
Charge filed
Jenkins, who is from St. Paul, is charged with possession with intent to deliver fentanyl.
The public court summary does not list any police officer names.
It also does not list any co-defendants or buyers.
In North Dakota, “intent to deliver” can be alleged based on the amount and context.
Prosecutors may also cite packaging, cash, or other evidence.
Those details may appear later in court filings or hearings.
Task force and public information
The Cass County Drug Task Force works with local and federal partners.
Background on local narcotics work is posted by the Fargo Police Department.
County resources are also listed by the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.
Why fentanyl cases draw attention
Fentanyl is a powerful opioid linked to overdoses nationwide.
Health officials warn that small amounts can be deadly.
For safety information, see the CDC fentanyl facts page.
The DEA fentanyl fact sheet also explains the drug and its risks.
How to follow the case
Public case records are typically available through the North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry.
Search by name to find filings, dates, and future hearings.
- Defendant: Dontay L. Jenkins.
- Location: Fargo, North Dakota.
- Allegation: 55 grams of suspected fentanyl.
Charges are accusations and not proof of guilt.
Jenkins is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.