Moorhead: 2 Arrested After 1.6 Pounds Meth Seized

Moorhead, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Police say a months-long narcotics case led to two arrests.

They say several search warrants were served this week in Moorhead and Fargo.

What the police say happened

The Moorhead Police Department said it worked with the Cass County Drug Task Force.

Police said it also worked with the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and a local DEA office.

Police said the team carried out multiple search warrants as part of the investigation.

Investigators said the suspects rented several short-term rentals to move drugs.

Police said the rentals were through Airbnb in Moorhead and Fargo.

Arrests and charges

Moorhead police said Harold Bowen Jr., 49, of St. Cloud, Florida, was arrested on Thursday, January 15.

Moorhead police said Malcolm Parker, 34, of Chicago, was also arrested that day.

They face felony counts of first-degree controlled substance crime and being an ineligible person in possession of a firearm.

You can read the Minnesota law on first-degree controlled substance crime here: Minn. Stat. 152.021.

You can read the Minnesota firearm ineligible person law here: Minn. Stat. 624.713.

Police said both men were taken to the Clay County Jail.

Jail information is posted by the county here: Clay County Inmate Roster.

All charges are allegations. The defendants are presumed innocent in court.

What was seized

Police said the searches turned up:

• About 1.6 pounds of methamphetamine, with an estimated street value of $12,500.
• About $14,000 in cash.
• One 9mm handgun.
• 12 high-value bicycles and e-bikes.
• A small amount of marijuana in Fargo.

Short-term rental reminder

Police urged short-term rental owners to watch for warning signs.

They said owners can verify identity and talk with guests before approval.

Airbnb lists its U.S. law enforcement guidelines here: Airbnb Law Enforcement Guidelines.

Airbnb also has a page to report suspected illegal content here: Report Illegal Content.

The Moorhead Police Department news release is posted here: City of Moorhead release.

Police said the investigation involved the Moorhead and Fargo areas.

Fargo Police describe their narcotics work here: Fargo Police Narcotics.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.