Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Mahnomen man faces three criminal charges following a traffic stop that led to a drug-impaired driving investigation.
Jeremy Curtis Neeland, 48, is charged with two gross misdemeanors and one misdemeanor in Mahnomen County District Court.
The charges stem from an August 5, 2026, traffic stop involving a blue Chrysler Town and Country minivan.
According to the criminal complaint, investigators suspected Neeland was driving under the influence of methamphetamine.
Traffic Stop Begins Investigation
Shortly before 6:30 p.m., White Earth Tribal Police stopped a 2007 Chrysler minivan in Mahnomen County.
The stop occurred near 240th Street, east of 320th Avenue.
According to court documents, the vehicle had a cracked windshield and lacked proper registration.
The minivan displayed dealership plates but had no registration visible in the rear window.
Investigators identified the driver as Jeremy Curtis Neeland.
Neeland reportedly said he did not have his driver’s license or proof of insurance with him.
He also acknowledged lacking proof of insurance, according to the complaint.
Investigators Suspect Drug Impairment
During the stop, investigators noticed several behaviors they believed could indicate stimulant use.
The complaint describes repeated head, body, and hand movements, along with dilated pupils.
Investigators also noted dental conditions they considered possible signs of drug use.
A records check showed Neeland’s driving privileges were canceled as inimical to public safety.
When questioned about drugs, Neeland initially reported using methamphetamine approximately two days earlier.
Investigators then conducted several field sobriety tests.
The complaint describes problems with balance, eye movements, and following testing instructions.
Neeland reportedly disclosed an earlier head injury and hip problems following past vehicle crashes.
Those medical issues were mentioned during the testing process.
Complaint Details Alleged Methamphetamine Use
Investigators questioned Neeland about the timing of his reported drug use after reviewing his test performance.
According to the complaint, Neeland then said he had smoked methamphetamine the previous night.
He reportedly placed that use around 8 p.m. or 9 p.m.
Investigators arrested Neeland and transported him to the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office.
A search warrant was obtained to collect a urine sample.
The sample was collected at 8:04 p.m. and sent to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.
The supplied complaint does not include laboratory results from that sample.
Three Criminal Charges Filed
Prosecutors filed three charges related to the traffic stop.
The first is second-degree DWI under Minnesota Statute 169A.25.
The complaint identifies two earlier DWI test-refusal convictions as aggravating factors.
Those convictions are listed under case numbers 44-CR-25-885 and 44-CR-25-887.
The second charge alleges driving after license cancellation under Minnesota Statute 171.24.
The third charge concerns operating an unregistered vehicle without proper plates under Minnesota Statute 168.09.
Each gross misdemeanor carries a listed maximum penalty of 364 days in jail or a $3,000 fine, or both.
The registration misdemeanor carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail or a $1,000 fine, or both.
Mahnomen County Court Proceedings
The case is filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District under court file number 44-CR-26-453.
The complaint is identified as an order-of-detention matter.
The supplied document does not establish Neeland’s current custody status or the outcome of the charges.
Readers can search for case updates through Minnesota Court Records Online.
All charges are allegations. Neeland is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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