White Earth (trfnews.i234.me) — Dustin Alan Jackson, 32, of rural Waubun, is facing new charges in Becker County District Court.
Jackson has been charged with felony fifth-degree drugs and misdemeanor DWI, according to court records.
The charges stem from a traffic stop on April 1 in White Earth village.
Traffic Stop In Snowy Conditions
According to court records, a White Earth officer stopped Jackson during snowy and cloudy weather.
The officer reported that Jackson was driving without headlights or taillights.
Court records say the officer noticed signs that raised concern during the stop.
Jackson’s pupils were small for the lighting conditions, according to the complaint.
His speech and body movements were also unusually slow, court records state.
Jackson told the officer he was only tired, according to the complaint.
Field Tests And Arrest
Court records say Jackson performed poorly on field sobriety tests.
He was then placed under arrest.
During a search, a marijuana pipe was found in Jackson’s pants, according to court records.
Investigators also searched the vehicle.
Several used drug items were found inside, according to court records.
Those items included a glass pipe with residue and hypodermic needles.
Court records also describe a needle tucked in the driver’s seat area.
The needle was loaded with liquid, according to the complaint.
That liquid field-tested positive for fentanyl, court records state.
A search warrant was later obtained.
A blood draw was then taken from Jackson, according to court records.
Bail And Court Date
Court records state Jackson has a prior fifth-degree drug conviction from 2017.
On April 17, bail or bond without conditions was set at $40,000.
Bond with standard conditions was set at $4,000.
Cash bail with conditions was set at $400.
Jackson’s next court appearance is set for May 11.
The hearing is scheduled before District Judge Michelle Lawson.
The charges are allegations at this stage.
Jackson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
More court information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Details about Becker County District Court are available from the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
