West Fargo, North Dakota (trfnews.i234.me) — A routine traffic stop for a stop sign violation in West Fargo led to a major drug trafficking arrest, according to court records.
On March 22nd, officers pulled over David Allen Vernoy of Fargo. As he exited his vehicle, police immediately spotted a needle containing a white crystal-like substance in plain view — suspected to be methamphetamine.
A subsequent search led to the discovery of:
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15 grams of methamphetamine
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Drug paraphernalia
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$314 in cash, believed to be related to drug transactions
Vernoy was promptly arrested and now faces the following charges:
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Felony Possession with Intent to Deliver Methamphetamine
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Misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
🧠 Did you know?
In North Dakota, possessing over 10 grams of meth is typically charged as intent to deliver, triggering harsher penalties.
Possession with intent to deliver meth is a Class A felony, punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
West Fargo PD reports increasing meth-related traffic stops in routine violation cases.
The case remains active as Vernoy proceeds through the judicial process.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.