Grand Forks Man, Ernest L. Farmer, Charged with Drug Trafficking Following Sting Operation

Grand Forks, ND (trfnews.i234.me)—A Grand Forks man is facing multiple felony drug charges after authorities say he sold meth to an undercover agent and had additional drugs inside his home, where two children were present.

Undercover Sting at Gas Station Leads to Arrest

What Happened?

February 11th: The Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force set up a controlled buy operation in a gas station parking lot on Gateway Drive.
Ernest L. Farmer allegedly sold 57 grams of meth to an undercover agent in exchange for $2,000.
Shortly after the deal, Farmer was arrested on drug trafficking charges.

Search of Farmer’s Home Uncovers More Drugs & Cash

Following the arrest, law enforcement executed a search warrant at Farmer’s residence and found:

102 grams of suspected methamphetamine
79 fentanyl pills (commonly referred to as “Alum” pills)
$1,181 in cash
Two children inside the home during the drug bust

Charges Filed Against Ernest L. Farmer

Three Felony Charges:

Delivery of Methamphetamine
Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine
Possession with Intent to Deliver Fentanyl

Each charge carries a potential sentence of up to 20 years in prison under North Dakota law.

Potential Legal Consequences

Drug Trafficking Penalties in North Dakota:

Delivery of Methamphetamine: 10–20 years in prison
Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine: 10–20 years in prison
Possession with Intent to Deliver Fentanyl: Up to 20 years in prison and a $20,000 fine

If convicted on all charges, Farmer could face decades behind bars.

Community Impact & Ongoing Investigation

Two Children Were Present During the Drug Seizure

Authorities did not disclose whether child endangerment charges will be filed.
Social services have been notified regarding the children found inside the home.

The investigation remains ongoing, and law enforcement is looking into potential ties to larger drug distribution networks.

Anyone with information related to this case is encouraged to contact the Grand Forks Narcotics Task Force.

What’s Next for Farmer?

Upcoming Court Appearances:

Farmer is currently in custody at the Grand Forks County Jail.
His first court appearance is expected in the coming days, where a judge will determine bail conditions.

We will continue following this case as more details emerge.

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I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me