Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — John Deloss Turner of Federal Dam has been charged after a traffic stop in Beltrami County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court.
The complaint says Turner faces two gross misdemeanor counts. One count alleges second-degree DWI. The other alleges fifth-degree drug possession. The charges stem from an April 6, 2026 stop.
Traffic Stop Led To Arrest
According to the complaint, authorities saw a dark Ford leave Pete’s Place Gas Station on Highway 2. A records check showed Turner had an active warrant out of Cass County. That led to a traffic stop in Beltrami County.
Court records say Turner showed signs of impairment during the stop. The complaint says he had glossy eyes and was sweating. It also says he struggled during field sobriety testing.
Authorities arrested Turner on the warrant and on suspicion of impaired driving, according to the filing.
Items Found In Vehicle
The complaint says investigators searched the vehicle after the arrest. They reported finding two short straws with white residue. Court records also say they found a book with a hidden safe inside.
According to the complaint, the safe contained drug paraphernalia, suspected methamphetamine, and a blue powdery substance. The filing also says passenger Larissa Fisher told investigators Turner bought the book that day and had been using.
At the jail, authorities said Turner’s pupils were constricted and did not react to light. The complaint says a powder test came back positive for methamphetamine. The substance was then sent for further testing.
The filing also says investigators obtained a warrant for a blood or urine sample as part of the DWI case.
Charges And Court Record
The DWI count was enhanced to second degree because the complaint cites two prior DWI convictions. The current case was filed in Minnesota District Court.
The DWI allegation references Minnesota Statute 169A.20. The drug count references Minnesota Statute 152.025. Drug testing in Minnesota cases is often handled through the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
A criminal complaint contains allegations. It is not a conviction. Turner is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.