West Fargo (trfnews.i234.me) — A West Fargo man is facing new felony drug charges.
The case follows a traffic stop on December 17.
Raul M Salinas, of West Fargo, is charged with possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine.
He is also charged with felony possession of drug paraphernalia.
Traffic stop
Court documents say officers stopped the vehicle for a window tint violation.
Police then began a roadside check.
Investigators wrote that people in the vehicle were tied to recent drug activity.
Because of that report, a K-9 team was called to the scene.
Traffic stops for equipment issues often lead to other investigations.
K-9 alert and search
Documents say the K-9 alerted during an exterior sniff of the vehicle.
Police then searched the vehicle.
Investigators reported finding about 41 grams of suspected methamphetamine.
They also listed a smoking pipe and other drug paraphernalia.
The suspected drugs and items were taken as evidence, according to the report.
Overdose note in the report
Police also wrote that Salinas had recently been given Narcan after an overdose.
Narcan is a brand name for naloxone.
Federal health officials say naloxone can reverse an opioid overdose.
That detail was included in the case paperwork.
Charges and court process
Salinas is charged with possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine.
He is also charged with felony possession of drug paraphernalia.
Intent to deliver can be alleged based on the amount of drugs found.
Other factors can include statements or the items in the vehicle.
Prosecutors must prove the charges beyond a reasonable doubt.
Charging papers are allegations, not proof.
Salinas is presumed innocent unless convicted.
Future hearings will set deadlines and court dates.
How to follow the case
The case is expected to move through the North Dakota district court.
Public case information is available through the North Dakota Courts Records Inquiry.
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Help and resources
If you suspect an overdose, call 911 right away.
For naloxone information, see the CDC naloxone resource.
If you want treatment help, SAMHSA’s National Helpline is free and available 24/7.
Online treatment search is available at FindTreatment.gov.
For general drug information, the DEA methamphetamine fact sheet is also available.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.