{"id":16901,"date":"2026-02-06T05:41:17","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T11:41:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=16901"},"modified":"2026-02-06T05:41:17","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T11:41:17","slug":"crookston-man-charged-after-large-drug-seizure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/crookston-man-charged-after-large-drug-seizure\/","title":{"rendered":"Crookston Man Charged After Large Drug Seizure"},"content":{"rendered":"

Polk County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Crookston man faces major drug charges. Court records say an overdose call led to a search warrant.<\/p>\n

Overdose call and search<\/h2>\n

According to the criminal complaint, deputies were called on Feb. 2 after a woman overdosed and survived.<\/p>\n

The complaint says the overdose involved cocaine.<\/p>\n

Investigators later executed a search warrant at a rural residence near Crookston.<\/p>\n

The address listed in court documents is 30565 230th Avenue Southwest.<\/p>\n

\"Alex
Alex Oliver Kaiser<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What investigators say they found<\/h2>\n

Court documents say deputies seized about 518 grams of suspected cocaine.<\/p>\n

They also reported about 69 grams of suspected MDMA with packaging.<\/p>\n

They reported 292 dosage units of LSD.<\/p>\n

They also reported about 1,500 grams of suspected hallucinogenic mushrooms.<\/p>\n

Investigators also reported about 3,600 grams of suspected marijuana.<\/p>\n

Authorities also reported finding $1,300 in cash and two handguns.<\/p>\n

Interview details in the complaint<\/h2>\n

The defendant is identified as Alex Oliver Kaiser, of Crookston.<\/p>\n

A deputy interviewed Kaiser after advising him of his rights, the complaint says.<\/p>\n

Kaiser said the room searched was his bedroom, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

He said the items in that room were his, the complaint says.<\/p>\n

Kaiser also said he had sold marijuana for a couple of years.<\/p>\n

He said most customers were from Crookston.<\/p>\n

The complaint says Kaiser admitted to using cocaine earlier that day.<\/p>\n

He also said he shared cocaine with family and friends.<\/p>\n

The complaint says he told investigators this happened a couple of times a week.<\/p>\n

Kaiser also said most sharing happened inside the residence.<\/p>\n

He said he had used cocaine for about five years, the complaint says.<\/p>\n

He also mentioned that MDMA and LSD might be found in the room.<\/p>\n

The complaint says Kaiser told deputies he obtained cocaine from the Twin Cities area.<\/p>\n

He said he paid about $19,000 in cash for the cocaine, the complaint says.<\/p>\n

The complaint also says the woman who overdosed used cocaine with him the day before.<\/p>\n

Charges and next steps<\/h2>\n

Kaiser is charged with first-degree sale of a controlled substance.<\/p>\n

He is also charged with first-degree possession of cocaine.<\/p>\n

He is also charged with third-degree sale of a controlled substance.<\/p>\n

He also faces a gross misdemeanor count tied to firearm or ammunition possession.<\/p>\n

Court records list maximum penalties up to 40 years on the top counts.<\/p>\n

The third-degree count lists a maximum penalty of up to 20 years.<\/p>\n

Criminal charges are allegations.<\/p>\n

Kaiser is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

Public records and resources<\/h2>\n

Readers can look up public case information through Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

State law references include Minn. Stat. 152.021<\/a>, Minn. Stat. 152.023<\/a>, and Minn. Stat. 624.713<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you need help with substance use, the SAMHSA National Helpline<\/a> is available 24\/7.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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