Crookston, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Grand Forks woman faces several charges after a traffic stop near a Crookston park. The charges were filed in Polk County District Court. The complaint outlines suspected meth possession within a prohibited area and two driving-related charges.
According to court documents, the case involves Jennifer Courtney Jackson, age 44, of Grand Forks, North Dakota. The complaint states that the incident happened on October 29, 2025, near Main Street Courtyard Park in Crookston. Police say Jackson drove a Ford Escape and made a lane change that led to a traffic stop.
During the stop, an officer reported signs of possible drug use. The complaint states that Jackson’s hands shook and her eyes were watery and bloodshot. Police asked her to exit the vehicle. Officers then ran field sobriety tests. Based on those tests, police believed she might be under the influence of a controlled substance.
Another officer trained as a drug evaluator arrived and performed more tests. The complaint says both officers believed Jackson was under the influence of methamphetamine. Police asked for consent to search the vehicle. Jackson agreed, according to the report.
During the search, police say they found a green hose made into a smoking device. Officers field-tested the device, and it showed a positive result for meth. Jackson later admitted the device would test positive and said she had used meth in the last three days, the complaint states.
Police arrested Jackson and took her to the Northwest Regional Corrections Center. A judge approved a search warrant for a blood sample. Jackson then agreed to provide the sample.
Charges Filed
Jackson faces the following charges:
- Third-Degree Controlled Substance Crime – Possession in a Prohibited Zone (Felony)
- Fourth-Degree DWI – Any Amount of Schedule I or II Drug (Misdemeanor)
- No Proof of Insurance (Misdemeanor)
The prohibited-zone charge alleges she possessed meth within 300 feet of Main Street Courtyard Park. Under Minnesota law, this may increase penalties due to the location. For more on Minnesota drug laws, visit the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes at this link.
Jackson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
