Thief River Falls Man Faces Two Meth Felonies
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Jaysen David Miller, 36, faces two felony drug charges after a June 15 probation search.
The search occurred at Miller’s apartment on LaBree Avenue North in Thief River Falls.
The charges include a meth-related crime involving children and fifth-degree controlled substance possession.
The second count alleges possession of more than 0.25 grams of a controlled substance.
The report said Miller was already jailed when investigators planned the apartment search.
Authorities reported that his earlier behavior appeared linked to possible drug-related paranoia.
Investigators obtained Miller’s permission to search the apartment without him present.
Miller allegedly directed them to a fruit box inside his bedroom.
He reportedly said the box contained suspected methamphetamine and a hypodermic needle.
Suspected Meth Found in Bedroom
Investigators from county and city agencies searched the apartment with a police dog.
They reportedly found the fruit box and the items Miller had described.
The bag allegedly contained suspected methamphetamine and weighed 1.1 grams with packaging and tape.
Investigators also reported finding several plastic bags containing a white powdery residue.
The supplied report does not say whether laboratory testing confirmed the substance.
It also does not provide the net weight after removing the packaging and tape.
Building Includes Two Businesses
The apartment sits inside a building containing two businesses, according to the report.
Both businesses serve children and adults.
However, the supplied information does not explain how that location supports the child-related charge.
Charges Remain Pending
The source material said Miller remained in custody when the report was prepared.
No bail amount, hearing date, or plea was included in the information provided.
The report also did not identify any child connected to the case.
No police officer names are included in this story.
Minnesota law addresses methamphetamine-related crimes involving children and vulnerable adults.
It also defines fifth-degree controlled substance offenses and possible penalties.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 152.137.
The state also publishes Minnesota Statute 152.025 online.
Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
A criminal charge is an accusation and does not establish guilt.
Miller is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.
Additional filings may provide details about the search, the evidence, and future hearings.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.