Naytahwaush Woman Charged In Fentanyl Case

Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) — Antonia Maria Wadena of Naytahwaush is facing a felony drug charge in Mahnomen County District Court.

According to a criminal complaint, Wadena is charged with fifth-degree drug possession. The case was filed in Minnesota’s 9th Judicial District under court file number 44-CR-26-265.

The complaint alleges the incident happened on or about May 2, 2026. Prosecutors claim Wadena possessed a mixture containing fentanyl. Fentanyl is listed as a controlled substance under Minnesota law.

The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 152.025. The complaint states the offense is a felony. The listed maximum sentence is five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.

Traffic Stop Led To Vehicle Search

Court documents state a welfare and traffic complaint led law enforcement to a black Chevrolet Traverse. The vehicle was reportedly traveling from White Earth to Naytahwaush.

The reporting party claimed Brooke Keezer was driving the vehicle. The complaint says the caller believed Keezer may have been under the influence.

A sheriff’s deputy later saw the vehicle in Mahnomen County. The vehicle was stopped after officers observed expired registration, according to the complaint.

Authorities said Keezer appeared nervous during the stop. The complaint also states that several passengers were not wearing seat belts. Wadena was listed as one of the passengers.

K9 Alert Reported

A State Patrol K9 was called to the stop. Court documents state the K9 alerted to the odor of narcotics inside the vehicle.

Officers then searched the vehicle. During the search, they found a purse in the rear passenger area, according to the complaint.

The complaint says the purse contained a debit card and a Shooting Star Casino name badge. Both items reportedly had Wadena’s name on them.

Authorities also found a small plastic container inside the purse. The container held a paper bindle, according to court documents.

Inside the bindle, officers reported finding a fine white powder. The substance was suspected to be fentanyl.

The complaint says Wadena was asked about the alleged fentanyl found in her purse. She reportedly responded, “Probably not,” when asked if she would be surprised.

At the sheriff’s office, the substance field tested positive for fentanyl. The complaint states the substance and packaging weighed about .4 grams.

Case Remains Pending

Wadena is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. A criminal complaint is not a conviction.

Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.