Grand Forks Man Charged After Meth, Child Found

Grand Forks Man Charged After Meth, Child Found
Grand Forks Man Charged After Meth, Child Found

Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) Cole Rae Longoria, 31, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, faces three felony charges.

The case involves alleged drug paraphernalia, a one-year-old child, and a reported vehicle chase.

Charges filed

  • Felony, third-degree controlled substance crime, possession in a prohibited zone.
  • Felony for storing methamphetamine paraphernalia in the presence of a child.
  • Felony fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.

Authorities have not released more details in the public summary.

Longoria is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Cole Rae Longoria
Cole Rae Longoria

What officers reported

Investigators say officers tried to stop a vehicle tied to Longoria.

The complaint alleges the driver did not stop and fled by vehicle.

Officers later reported finding methamphetamine paraphernalia during the case.

The child mentioned in the case

The report says a one-year-old child was present.

The public summary does not name the child.

It also does not describe the child’s condition.

It does not say the child’s relationship to Longoria.

Why the “prohibited zone” allegation matters

State law can add penalties when drugs are found in protected areas.

Some laws list zones near schools, parks, or public housing.

Some laws also include drug treatment facilities.

Readers can review these statutes online.

What happens next

The next step is usually a first court appearance.

Later hearings can cover bail, evidence, and scheduling.

More facts often appear in later filings and testimony.

TRF News will update if new documents are released.

Public records and resources

Public court access tools vary by state and case type.

Minnesota court records are available through MCRO.

North Dakota has an online records inquiry site at ndcourts.gov.

For drug education, the DEA offers a methamphetamine overview at dea.gov.

For help, SAMHSA’s National Helpline is available at samhsa.gov.

For child welfare support, see the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline.

Treatment searches are also available at FindTreatment.gov.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.

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