Hubbard County (trfnews.i234.me) A Shevlin man faces charges after a Highway 2 stop, court papers say.
What happened
Garrett Lee Racette, 39, of Shevlin, is charged in Hubbard County District Court. The court is in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.
Prosecutors list file number 26CR01073. The court file is 29-CR-26-158.
The complaint says a sheriff’s deputy stopped a silver GMC Sierra at 3:53 p.m. on Feb. 23, 2026. The stop was near U.S. Highway 2 and Beltrami Line Road.
The deputy said the Alaska plate was partly blocked. The registration had expired, the complaint says.
Court papers say the driver was Steven Christopher Mapes, 36. The passengers were David Newago Sr. and Racette.
The complaint says Mapes was arrested on suspicion of DWI. Deputies then searched the truck, the filing states.
Items found in a backpack
Racette said a purple backpack near his feet was his, court papers say. The deputy searched the bag, according to the complaint.
Inside, the deputy found a 9mm semi-automatic pistol, the complaint states. The pistol had a threaded barrel, the filing says.
The deputy also found a black metal suppressor in the backpack. The complaint says it fits the pistol’s barrel.
Court papers say the suppressor had internal baffles. The filing says that it worked.
The deputy also found a small yellow baggie, the complaint says. It held a crystal-like substance.
The substance field-tested positive for methamphetamine, court papers state.
The complaint says Racette said he forgot about the pistol. The filing also says he claimed it was not his.
Charges and possible penalties
- Felony: Possessing a suppressor not lawfully possessed under federal law.
- Felony: Fifth-degree possession of methamphetamine.
- Gross misdemeanor: Possessing ammunition or a firearm while an unlawful drug user.
The complaint lists up to five years in prison for each felony count. It also lists a $10,000 maximum fine.
The gross misdemeanor count lists up to 364 days in jail. It also lists up to a $3,000 fine.
What court records also note
Court papers list prior convictions for Racette in Alaska. The filing mentions drug and weapons cases.
The complaint also notes convictions in Kansas. It does not give details in this filing.
Racette has not been convicted in this Minnesota case. The charges are allegations.
External resources
- Minnesota Statute 609.66 (dangerous weapons)
- Minnesota Statute 152.025 (5th-degree drug crime)
- Minnesota Statute 624.713 (certain persons barred from firearms)
- Minnesota Judicial Branch: Access case records
- Hubbard County District Court information
- ATF: National Firearms Act overview
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.