Naytahwaush Man Charged In Meth Case
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Naytahwaush man is facing new charges in Becker County District Court after authorities say he ran from officers during a warrant operation.
Robert James Azure, 51, of Naytahwaush, is charged in Becker County Court File No. 03-CR-26-958.
The complaint lists three charges against Azure.
He is charged with fifth-degree drug possession, a felony.
He is also charged with obstructing legal process and fleeing a peace officer on foot.
Both of those charges are misdemeanors.
Search Warrant Led To Arrest
According to the criminal complaint, officers were helping execute a search warrant on May 12, 2026.
The search took place at a home on Wolf Clan Lane in Becker County.
Authorities said Azure had an active felony warrant at the time.
The complaint says the warrant was tied to missed court hearings in earlier Becker County cases.
Officers believed Azure was at the residence during the search operation.
At about 10:57 a.m., officers saw a person wearing dark clothing near the home.
The complaint says the person began running as officers approached.
Authorities identified the person as Azure during the pursuit.
Robert James Azure
Complaint Alleges Meth Found
According to the complaint, Azure was told he was under arrest.
He was also ordered to put his hands up.
The complaint says Azure did not follow those commands.
Authorities allege he tried to hide behind a tree.
They also allege he tried to run from officers again.
Azure was later taken into custody after a brief struggle, according to the complaint.
During the arrest, officers reported seeing a small, clear plastic bag fall from Azure’s pocket.
The bag allegedly contained a white crystal substance.
Authorities said the substance field tested positive for methamphetamine.
The complaint says it weighed about two grams.
Charges And Possible Penalties
The felony drug charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 152.025.
That charge carries a possible sentence of up to five years in prison.
It also carries a possible $10,000 fine, or both.
The obstruction charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.50.
The fleeing charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.487.
Each misdemeanor charge carries up to 90 days in jail.
Each also carries a possible $1,000 fine, or both.
All charges are accusations at this stage.
Azure is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.