WARREN, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Warren woman is facing a felony drug charge in Marshall County after investigators said they found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia inside her apartment in a public housing area.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court, Carla Christene Swenson, 47, was charged with third-degree drug possession in a public housing zone. The charge is tied to an alleged incident on July 29, 2025.
What the charge says
The complaint says Swenson is accused under Minnesota Statute 152.023. That law covers possession of methamphetamine or amphetamine in certain protected areas, including public housing zones.
The charge is a felony. The listed maximum penalty is 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both. A charge is only an accusation. It does not mean a conviction.
What investigators alleged
The complaint says drug task force investigators assisted a Minnesota Department of Corrections agent during a probation search at Swenson’s Warren residence. The court filing says Swenson was asked to provide a urine sample during the visit.
While waiting in the apartment, investigators reported seeing a bag with white residue in plain view. The complaint says a field test indicated methamphetamine.
After that, the complaint says Swenson was unable to complete the urine test but signed an admission of methamphetamine use. The filing says a search then began inside the apartment.
According to the complaint, Swenson told investigators there was methamphetamine on a mirror inside a kitchen drawer. Investigators reported finding two glass pipes, a mirror with a crystal-like substance, and other drug paraphernalia in that drawer.
The complaint also says investigators found a clear liquid in a glass container. A field test reportedly indicated methamphetamine. Court records say Swenson told investigators the liquid had been used to filter methamphetamine.
The complaint says investigators collected the suspected drugs and paraphernalia as evidence. The filing states the suspected methamphetamine weighed about 0.8 grams on an uncertified digital scale.
Probation status and next steps
Court records say Swenson was already on supervised probation through the Minnesota Department of Corrections for a prior fifth-degree drug case in Marshall County. She was then arrested and taken to the Pennington County Jail for an alleged probation violation.
Readers can review Minnesota court information through the Minnesota Judicial Branch case search system. Marshall County case filings may add more details as the case moves forward.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.