WARREN, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Newfolden man faces a felony drug possession charge after a disturbance at Dollar General in Warren, Minnesota.
Derek Lee Boman, 42, of Newfolden, is accused of possessing approximately 0.68 grams of methamphetamine following an October 27, 2026, incident.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Marshall County District Court, deputies responded after a store employee reported a customer causing problems.
Deputies Called to Dollar General Disturbance
The Marshall County Sheriff’s Office received a call from a Dollar General employee reporting a disturbance inside the Warren store.
When a deputy arrived, he noticed merchandise scattered across the floors of several aisles.
According to court documents, the deputy found Boman pushing a shopping cart through the store.
The deputy reported that Boman was speaking loudly, behaving erratically, and appeared to be under the influence of drugs.
Investigators said Boman was not following the deputy’s instructions.
For safety reasons, the deputy placed Boman in handcuffs while investigating the disturbance.
Store Employee Reports Damaged Merchandise
A store employee showed the deputy several areas where merchandise had allegedly been disturbed.
According to the complaint, Boman had opened a package of shorts and thrown them onto store shelves.
The employee reported that the merchandise could no longer be sold because its packaging had been opened.
Authorities placed Boman under arrest for disorderly conduct.
However, the supplied criminal complaint lists only a felony controlled substance possession charge.
Drug Pipe and Needle Found During Search
Following the arrest, the deputy searched Boman.
According to court documents, the search revealed a needle and a pipe in his front pocket.
The deputy described the items as equipment commonly associated with methamphetamine use.
Boman was then placed inside a patrol vehicle.
While sitting in the squad car, he allegedly continued reaching toward the front pocket of his bib overalls.
Man Allegedly Admits Having Methamphetamine
The deputy questioned Boman about why he kept reaching into his pocket.
According to the complaint, Boman acknowledged having methamphetamine in that pocket.
The deputy recovered a substance that produced a preliminary positive field-test result for methamphetamine.
The substance weighed approximately 0.68 grams.
The supplied complaint does not include an independent laboratory confirmation of the substance.
Previous Drug Conviction Cited
The criminal complaint also references a previous drug conviction involving Boman from 2012.
That case involved possession of methamphetamine with intent to manufacture, according to the complaint.
Prosecutors cite the current alleged possession amount and Boman’s prior drug history in explaining the felony charge.
Felony Drug Possession Charge Filed
Boman is charged with fifth-degree controlled substance possession under Minnesota Statute 152.025.
The felony charge carries a maximum possible sentence of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.
The charge concerns the alleged possession of methamphetamine discovered during the October 27 investigation.
No separate property damage or disorderly conduct charge appears in the supplied complaint.
Marshall County Court Case
The case is filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District under court file number 45-CR-26-315.
The criminal complaint lists an order of detention.
The allegations have not been proven in court. Boman is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
Additional case information can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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