Wright County (trfnews.i234.me) – On October 4, 2024, Robert Joseph Trepanier, 45, of Puposky, Minnesota, was arrested in Clearwater, Wright County, after a traffic stop for an expired license tab. During the stop, law enforcement seized 108 grams of packaged methamphetamine, a digital scale, and $1,183 in cash. Trepanier was charged with:
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First-Degree Sale of Methamphetamine: Sale of 17 grams or more within 90 days.
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First-Degree Possession of Methamphetamine: Possession of 50 grams or more.
Both charges are felonies under Minnesota Statutes 152.021.1(1) and 152.021.2(a)(1), each carrying a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison and/or a $1,000,000 fine.
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) – While out on bond, Trepanier was arrested again on March 30, 2025, in Pine River, Cass County. During this incident, authorities seized 474 grams of suspected methamphetamine. He faces an additional charge of:
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First-Degree Possession of Methamphetamine: Possession of 50 grams or more.
This charge, under Minnesota Statute 152.021.2(a)(1), also carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison and/or a $1,000,000 fine.
Did You Know?
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Defendant: Robert Joseph Trepanier, DOB: 05/28/1980
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Charges: Multiple counts of first-degree sale and possession of methamphetamine
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Statutes: Minnesota Statutes 152.021.1(1) and 152.021.2(a)(1)
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Potential Penalties: Each charge carries up to 30 years in prison and/or a $1,000,000 fine
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Court File Nos.: [Not Provided]
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Prosecutor File Nos.: [Not Provided]
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.