Naytahwaush Man Charged in Meth Possession Case
NAYTAHWAUSH (trfnews.i234.me) — Craige Joe Simon Brown, 25, faces a felony fifth-degree controlled substance charge.
The case was filed in Becker County District Court.
The charge follows a May 12 search at a home on Wolf Clan Lane.
Court records say Brown was present during the search.
Substance Reportedly Found in Bedroom
Investigators searched a basement bedroom that Brown reportedly used.
They found a dinner plate holding about 0.8 grams of a white crystalline substance.
The substance field-tested positive for methamphetamine, according to the court record.
A field test is preliminary and does not replace final laboratory testing.
The supplied information does not include a laboratory result.
Other Items Found During Search
Investigators also reported finding a glass smoking device with an attached rubber tube.
Two digital scales were also located in the bedroom.
The court record does not describe any residue found on the scales.
It also does not state whether the scales were tested.
Brown admitted the methamphetamine belonged to him, according to court records.
The available information does not describe an alleged sale or planned distribution.
It also does not identify other people who may have been inside the home.
Fifth-Degree Drug Charge
Minnesota law covers unlawful possession under its fifth-degree controlled substance statute.
A conviction under the listed felony offense can bring up to five years in prison.
The maximum fine is $10,000.
Those are maximum penalties and do not predict the case outcome.
Release and Next Hearing
Brown was released on May 14 without a monetary bail requirement.
The court placed him under standard release conditions.
The supplied record does not list any special restrictions.
His next appearance was scheduled for July 20, 2026.
The hearing was set before District Judge Michelle W. Lawson.
Court schedules can change before the hearing date.
The Becker County District Court is located in Detroit Lakes.
Public updates may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Charge Remains an Allegation
A criminal charge is an accusation and does not establish guilt.
The complaint presents allegations that may be challenged during court proceedings.
Brown is presumed innocent unless the charge is proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.