Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit man is facing felony drug charges in Mahnomen County after authorities executed a search warrant at a home on State Highway 200, according to a criminal complaint.
Prosecutors charged Jemichael Leon McCoy Jr., 23, with third-degree sale of a narcotic, fifth-degree drug possession, and giving a false name to a peace officer. The charges were filed in the Minnesota District Court in Mahnomen County.
Search warrant led to arrest
The complaint says investigators executed a knock-and-announce search warrant on March 18, 2026, at 3309 State Highway 200 in Mahnomen. Several people were inside the home when officers entered.
Authorities said McCoy was found in a northwest bedroom with Jaycia Lace Littleowl. Court records say both first gave false identities. Investigators later identified McCoy by his real name and date of birth.
According to the complaint, Kenneth Joel Lafriniere Jr. told investigators he had received fentanyl from the people staying in that bedroom. The complaint says he allowed them to stay there in exchange for drugs.
What investigators found
Investigators said they found suspected fentanyl, suspected methamphetamine, scales, foil with residue, a backpack bindle, and cash during the search. The complaint says the northwest bedroom was being used by McCoy and Littleowl.
Authorities reported seizing $2,451 from McCoy. They also reported taking $9,195 from Littleowl. The complaint says much of the money was in $20 bills.
Investigators also used a narcotics detection dog inside the home. The dog alerted in two bedrooms, according to the complaint.
Field tests later showed presumptive positive results for methamphetamine and fentanyl on some seized items, the complaint states. One substance also tested positive for mannitol, which investigators said is often used as a cutting agent.
Charges and case status
McCoy is charged under Minnesota’s third-degree drug sale law and fifth-degree possession law. You can read those statutes here: 152.023 and 152.025.
The third-degree sale charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both. The fifth-degree possession charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. The false-name charge is a gross misdemeanor.
The complaint also says investigators confirmed McCoy had a felony warrant from Michigan at the time of the search.
As with all criminal cases, the charges are allegations. McCoy is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
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