Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls woman now faces felony drug and misdemeanor DWI charges after a late-night traffic stop on March 7.
Traffic Stop Near First Street and Main Avenue
According to the criminal complaint, police stopped a vehicle at about 11:15 p.m. The stop happened near First Street and Main Avenue. Officers said the vehicle had no working headlights or taillights.
The driver was identified as Mariah Louise Lundgren, 30, of Thief River Falls. She has been charged with felony fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance and misdemeanor fourth-degree DWI involving a controlled substance.
The complaint says Lundgren and a passenger told police they were coming from Holt. They also said the vehicle had an electrical problem.
Signs of Impairment Alleged
According to the complaint, an officer noticed Lundgren had dilated pupils and glossy eyes. Police also learned she had a sign-and-release warrant after checking her information.
The complaint states Lundgren did not pass some field sobriety tests. It also says she told police she had last used methamphetamine about a week earlier.
Search of Purse Led to Drug Charge
Police then searched Lundgren’s purse, according to the complaint. Officers allegedly found a baggie with a white crystal substance inside. The complaint says the substance gave a presumptive positive result for methamphetamine.
Police reported the substance weighed about 1.8 grams. Officers also said they found multiple torches and glass pipes in the purse.
Lundgren was arrested. The complaint says she later complied with a search warrant for a urine sample. That sample was sent to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for testing.
Case Still Pending
The charges are allegations, not convictions. Lundgren is entitled to due process in court. Prosecutors must prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt.
Readers can follow public case details through Minnesota Court Records Online. State law on fifth-degree controlled substance crime and fourth-degree DWI is also available online.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.