Hubbard County: Man Faces Felonies in Mushroom Seizure

HUBBARD COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Joshua Jon Mugge, 39, faces two felony drug charges and a misdemeanor DWI charge following a traffic stop.

According to a Hubbard County criminal complaint, deputies seized approximately 153 grams of suspected psilocybin mushrooms.

Investigators also reported finding 3.91 grams of suspected methamphetamine, drug scales, and several THC products.

The incident occurred September 27, 2026, along Minnesota Highway 34 in Hubbard County.

Deputies Stop SUV on Highway 34

According to court documents, deputies received information about a vehicle suspected of transporting illegal drugs.

Investigators identified the vehicle as a maroon Ford Explorer believed to be driven by Mugge.

At approximately 8:47 p.m., a deputy began searching for the vehicle along Highway 34.

The deputy located the Explorer traveling west near the intersection of Highway 34 and Elmwood Road.

According to the complaint, radar showed the vehicle traveling 67 mph in a 60-mph zone.

The deputy turned around and initiated a traffic stop.

Deputies Report Possible Signs of Impairment

During the stop, Mugge reportedly told deputies he was returning from the St. Cloud area.

He said he had spent approximately eight hours visiting a friend, according to the complaint.

Investigators reported noticing shaking hands, glossy eyes, and unusually small pupils.

Deputies asked Mugge to complete field sobriety testing, but he refused.

According to court records, Mugge disclosed prescriptions for Adderall and benzodiazepines and reported cannabis use.

Deputies also reported observing involuntary teeth grinding during the investigation.

Mugge was arrested following the roadside investigation.

Search Reveals Suspected Mushrooms and Meth

Deputies searched the Ford Explorer after Mugge’s arrest.

According to the complaint, investigators discovered a shopping bag between the second-row seats.

The bag contained plastic storage bags, two scales, weights, and suspected controlled substances.

Investigators reported finding two bags containing what appeared to be psilocybin mushrooms.

The mushrooms weighed approximately 5.4 ounces, or 153 grams, according to the complaint.

Deputies also found 3.91 grams of a crystalline substance that field-tested positive for methamphetamine.

Additional marijuana and THC products were reportedly found inside the vehicle.

The complaint does not provide final laboratory confirmation of the seized substances.

Blood Sample Collected After Arrest

Deputies transported Mugge to jail following the traffic stop.

Investigators sought a search warrant to obtain a blood sample for chemical testing.

According to the complaint, Mugge agreed to provide the sample after being advised about refusal laws.

The blood sample was collected as evidence.

No final blood test results were included in the supplied complaint.

Three Criminal Charges Filed

Mugge faces second-degree felony drug possession involving suspected psilocybin mushrooms.

The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 152.022.

The complaint cites a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison and a $500,000 fine under its repeat-offense provision.

A second felony charge involves alleged methamphetamine possession under Minnesota Statute 152.025.

That charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison or a $10,000 fine, or both.

Mugge also faces fourth-degree DWI involving alleged controlled substances under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.

The DWI charge carries a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail or a $1,000 fine, or both.

Previous Convictions Listed in Complaint

Court documents identify several prior convictions involving Mugge, including first-degree and second-degree drug sale offenses.

The complaint also lists previous convictions for firearm possession and terroristic threats.

Those convictions are separate from the current charges.

Hubbard County Court Proceedings

The case is filed under Hubbard County Court File No. 29-CR-26-885.

The complaint includes an order of detention and identifies Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.

No upcoming court date appears in the supplied document.

Readers can search public case information through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The charges remain allegations and do not establish guilt.

Mugge is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.