OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A 19-year-old North Dakota man faces three criminal charges after authorities responded to a report of an unconscious driver in Otter Tail County.
Investigators allegedly discovered suspected methamphetamine inside his wallet. Laboratory testing later confirmed methamphetamine in his blood.
Gauge Martin Wold, 19, of Tioga, North Dakota, is charged with felony fifth-degree drug possession and two misdemeanor DWI offenses.
Unconscious Driver Reported Near Driveway
According to the criminal complaint, authorities received a call around 7:28 p.m. on June 27, 2026.
The caller reported an unconscious man inside a vehicle near the end of a driveway along County Highway 8.
Officers responded and identified the man as Wold, who was 18 years old at the time.
According to court documents, Wold was sitting in the driver’s seat when the first officer arrived.
Wold reportedly appeared extremely groggy after being awakened.
He told officers he had pulled over to sleep because he was tired.
Officers Find Drug-Related Items Inside Vehicle
During the investigation, officers observed several items inside the vehicle.
According to the complaint, investigators found aluminum foil in the back seat and Narcan in the front seat.
Officers also reported discovering a torch lighter inside the driver’s door.
When questioned about drug use, Wold allegedly admitted using methamphetamine two days earlier.
Investigators suspected impairment and requested field sobriety testing.
Wold cooperated with the tests, which reportedly revealed additional signs of possible impairment.
Suspected Meth Found Inside Wallet
Following the roadside investigation, officers arrested Wold on suspicion of impaired driving.
During the arrest, investigators removed his wallet and allegedly discovered a small plastic bag containing white crystals.
Officers believed the substance was methamphetamine.
A preliminary field test reportedly produced a positive result for methamphetamine.
The substance weighed approximately two grams, according to the criminal complaint.
Investigators sent the suspected drugs to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for further examination.
Blood Testing Confirms Methamphetamine
Wold was transported to Astera Health after his arrest.
Investigators obtained a search warrant authorizing the collection of a blood sample.
According to court documents, Wold complied with the warrant.
The blood sample was submitted to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for laboratory testing.
The laboratory confirmed the presence of methamphetamine in Wold’s blood.
The complaint does not specify a methamphetamine concentration or provide final laboratory results for the seized crystals.
Three Criminal Charges Filed
Wold faces three charges in Otter Tail County District Court.
Count 1: Felony fifth-degree controlled substance possession under Minnesota Statute 152.025.
The charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.
Count 2: Fourth-degree DWI involving driving under the influence of a controlled substance.
Count 3: Fourth-degree DWI involving a prohibited Schedule I or II controlled substance in the driver’s body.
Both DWI charges fall under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.
Each misdemeanor carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.
The case is filed under Otter Tail County District Court number 56-CR-26-2434.
The charges remain allegations. Wold is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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