ROSEAU COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—A 42-year-old woman, Tracey Jo Brodshaug, is facing serious felony drug and DUI charges after a high-risk traffic stop led to the discovery of over 55 grams of methamphetamine in her vehicle and home.
Incident Details
🚔 Date & Location: On January 24, a Minnesota State Trooper received reports of a reckless driver traveling east on State Highway 11. Witnesses stated the driver was in the wrong lane and nearly collided with oncoming traffic.
🔹 The trooper quickly located the suspect’s erratic vehicle, activated emergency lights, and pulled over Brodshaug after observing dangerous weaving and swerving.
🔹 Signs of Impairment: The officer noted that Brodshaug had watery eyes, appeared nervous, and made fidgety movements, leading to suspicions of drug use.
🔹 Passengers: She was traveling with an 18-year-old and a child under 5 years old, escalating the severity of the charges.
Search Reveals Large Methamphetamine Stash
After smelling marijuana in the vehicle, the trooper conducted a search, discovering:
✔️ 38.12 grams of methamphetamine
✔️ 8.2 grams of marijuana (without proper packaging)
✔️ Multiple micro-baggies, indicating drug sales
Brodshaug initially denied meth use but later admitted she had recently used the drug.
Search Warrant Expands Investigation
Law enforcement obtained a warrant for her Warroad residence, where they discovered:
✔️ 17.7 additional grams of methamphetamine
Charges & Legal Consequences
Brodshaug now faces five charges, including:
1️⃣ Felony – First-degree sale of methamphetamine (minimum 17g in 90 days)
2️⃣ Felony – Methamphetamine crime involving children
3️⃣ Gross Misdemeanor – DUI (Driving under the influence of a controlled substance)
4️⃣ Misdemeanor – Illegal cannabis possession in a motor vehicle
5️⃣ Misdemeanor – Driving after revocation
Court & Bond Information
⚖️ Potential Sentence: If convicted of the felony drug charge, Brodshaug faces up to 30 years in prison, with state sentencing guidelines recommending 56 to 150 months based on her criminal history.
💰 Bail: Set at $50,000 cash or surety, Brodshaug posted $5,000 on Jan. 31 and was released pending trial.
📅 Next Court Date: Omnibus hearing scheduled for March 11 at 12 p.m.
🚨 Stay tuned for further updates as the case develops.
📝 I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me