Red Lake Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Red Lake Falls man is facing felony drug and traffic charges after a late-night traffic stop.
Lee Alan Kaml, 58, is charged in Red Lake County District Court.
The case is filed under Court File No. 63-CR-26-57.
Kaml is charged with third-degree drug possession in a park zone.
He is also charged with DWI test refusal and driving after revocation.
Traffic Stop On Broadway Avenue
According to the complaint, the stop happened on April 25, 2026.
A deputy was on patrol in Red Lake Falls shortly after 10:20 p.m.
The deputy reported seeing a brown Buick Rendezvous on Broadway Avenue.
The vehicle allegedly had a loud exhaust and a rear taillight issue.
The complaint says Kaml was driving the vehicle.
A passenger was identified as Crystal Kaml.
Drug Allegation Near Park Zone
Court records say Kaml admitted his driver’s license was revoked.
A records check allegedly confirmed the revocation.
The complaint says Kaml showed signs of possible impairment.
Those signs allegedly included poor balance, nervous behavior, and rapid speech.
Kaml denied using substances, according to the complaint.
He allegedly admitted occasional marijuana use.
During a vehicle search, deputies found a small green purse.
The purse was in the backseat area, according to court records.
Inside, deputies allegedly found a clear bag with a crystal-like substance.
The complaint says both Lee Alan Kaml and Crystal Kaml denied owning the purse.
The substance was later tested presumptive positive for methamphetamine.
Its total weight was listed at about 2.2 grams, including packaging.
The complaint says the stop happened within one city block of a park.
Search Warrant Refusal Charge
Kaml was arrested for DWI and driving after revocation.
After his arrest, he reported an asthma attack, according to the complaint.
Emergency medical workers responded, but Kaml refused treatment.
A search warrant was later obtained for a blood or urine sample.
The complaint says Kaml refused to provide a sample.
Authorities said he was told refusal was a crime.
The felony drug charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 152.023.
The test refusal charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.
The driving after revocation charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 171.24.
All charges are accusations. Kaml is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
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