Hill City, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Hill City man is facing a major drug charge in Aitkin County after a traffic stop that led to a vehicle search, according to court records.
Donny Ray Nutter, of Hill City, is charged with felony first-degree possession of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. He is also charged with gross misdemeanor driving after cancellation.
Traffic stop described in court records
According to the criminal complaint, a deputy stopped Nutter on Dec. 9 after observing driving behavior at an intersection.
Court documents say the deputy saw a vehicle slide through the intersection and spin around.
The complaint says Nutter did not have a valid driver’s license.
Search and alleged drug amount
After the stop, the vehicle was seized, according to the complaint.
Court records say a later search of the seized vehicle led investigators to suspected methamphetamine.
The complaint alleges the total amount was 232 grams.
The charges filed in the case are based on what is alleged in the complaint.
Nutter has not been convicted.
He is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Potential penalties
First-degree controlled substance crimes in Minnesota can carry severe penalties.
Sentencing depends on the specific facts, a person’s record, and court guidelines.
The felony charge listed in this case carries a possible maximum prison sentence under state law.
Readers can review Minnesota’s controlled substance statutes at the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes.
General court information is available from the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
What happens next
Release conditions and future hearings are set by the court.
Those dates can change as the case moves forward.
Additional details may be filed later in the court record.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.