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Mahnomen Traffic Stop Leads To Meth Charge<\/h2>\n

Mahnomen County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Fosston man is facing a first-degree drug charge after a traffic stop in Mahnomen County.<\/p>\n

Wayne Bradley Schindler, 59, of Fosston, is charged in Mahnomen County District Court.<\/p>\n

The charge is first-degree drug possession involving 50 grams or more of cocaine or methamphetamine.<\/p>\n

The case was filed under court file number 44-CR-26-282.<\/p>\n

The alleged offense happened on or about May 18, 2026.<\/p>\n

According to the criminal complaint, a deputy stopped a red Jeep on U.S. Highway 59.<\/p>\n

The complaint says radar showed the Jeep traveling 72 mph in a 60 mph zone.<\/p>\n

Deputy Reports Finding Light Bulb<\/h2>\n

Court documents say the vehicle was slow to stop.<\/p>\n

Schindler identified himself as the driver, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

The deputy reported seeing signs of nervous behavior during the stop.<\/p>\n

The complaint says a light bulb was visible between Schindler\u2019s legs.<\/p>\n

Authorities alleged the item appeared altered and showed burn marks.<\/p>\n

Schindler allegedly gave different explanations for the light bulb.<\/p>\n

When asked to exit the vehicle, the light bulb fell to the floor.<\/p>\n

The complaint says Schindler then tried to step on it.<\/p>\n

\"Wayne<\/p>\n

Wayne Bradley Schindler<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Complaint Alleges Meth Found In Patrol Vehicle<\/h2>\n

Schindler was placed in handcuffs while the vehicle was searched.<\/p>\n

After the search, the deputy removed Schindler from the patrol vehicle.<\/p>\n

The complaint says Schindler\u2019s right shoe was partly off his foot.<\/p>\n

A large, clear plastic bag was found in the prisoner area, according to documents.<\/p>\n

The bag allegedly contained two smaller clear bags with a white substance.<\/p>\n

Authorities said the substance later field-tested positive for methamphetamine.<\/p>\n

The complaint says the bags were taken to the Mahnomen County Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n

One bag weighed 29.3 grams with packaging.<\/p>\n

The second bag weighed 28.3 grams with packaging.<\/p>\n

Video Cited In Court Filing<\/h2>\n

Investigators later reviewed video from the rear prisoner compartment.<\/p>\n

The complaint alleges Schindler moved his hands behind his back.<\/p>\n

It also alleges he reached toward the front of his pants.<\/p>\n

Court papers say he removed a plastic package and dropped it on the floor.<\/p>\n

The complaint alleges he then used his foot to push and hide the package.<\/p>\n

The charge carries a maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.<\/p>\n

It also carries a possible $1,000,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

The charge is filed under Minnesota Statute 152.021<\/a>.<\/p>\n

More court information can be found through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

I\u2019m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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