Boomgaarden was sentenced for felony fifth-degree drug possession and gross misdemeanor third-degree DWI.<\/p>\n
According to court records, the case began shortly after midnight on Oct. 2, 2025. A Becker County deputy was sent to help a driver in Detroit Lakes. The driver reported being followed by an unknown vehicle.<\/p>\n
The driver was in a black Toyota Camry. Court records say a silver Lincoln Town Car was following it through the city.<\/p>\n
The deputy waited outside the Becker County Sheriff\u2019s Office. The Camry stopped on Frazee Street. The Lincoln also stopped nearby.<\/p>\n
The deputy directed the Camry under the sheriff\u2019s office canopy. The Lincoln slowly followed behind it.<\/p>\n
Driver Stopped Outside Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/h2>\n
The deputy used a flashlight to get the Lincoln to stop. The driver was then identified as Boomgaarden.<\/p>\n
According to court records, the deputy noticed signs of possible impairment. Boomgaarden\u2019s pupils were described as very large. His eyes were also described as glossy.<\/p>\n
The deputy asked Boomgaarden about following the Camry. Court records say the deputy mentioned 10 turns. Boomgaarden said he followed the vehicle for about three turns.<\/p>\n
When asked to leave the vehicle, Boomgaarden first refused. He later got out of the Lincoln.<\/p>\n
At one point, Boomgaarden said he was on methadone. He denied using methamphetamine and heroin. He admitted to smoking marijuana the day before.<\/p>\n
Suspected Drugs Found During Search<\/h2>\n
Court records say Boomgaarden performed poorly on field sobriety tests. He was arrested on suspicion of DWI.<\/p>\n
During a search, the deputy found a ziplock baggie in Boomgaarden\u2019s front pocket. It contained suspected psychedelic mushrooms.<\/p>\n
The substance weighed about 3.14 grams with packaging, according to court records.<\/p>\n
Boomgaarden allegedly said he \u201cdidn\u2019t even do them.\u201d<\/p>\n
Deputies also searched his vehicle. They found a pill bottle with unknown pills. They also found a marijuana grinder and THC vapes.<\/p>\n
Court records say deputies found a green notebook with Boomgaarden\u2019s name on it. The notebook listed prices for several narcotics.<\/p>\n
A blood sample was sent to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension<\/a> for testing.<\/p>\n Court records also show Boomgaarden had a prior DWI conviction in 2023.<\/p>\n On April 14, District Judge Michelle Lawson issued a stay of adjudication on the felony drug charge.<\/p>\n If Boomgaarden completes probation, that drug charge may be dismissed.<\/p>\n On the DWI charge, Boomgaarden was ordered to serve 15 days in jail. He received credit for four days already served.<\/p>\n He was also fined $1,000. He must pay another $190 in court fees.<\/p>\n Boomgaarden was ordered not to drink alcohol or use drugs. He must complete a comprehensive assessment. He must also follow all recommendations, including aftercare.<\/p>\n He was ordered to complete cognitive skill training. He must also follow cognitive behavioral programming as directed.<\/p>\n Boomgaarden was placed on supervised probation for five years.<\/p>\n More information about Minnesota court records is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>. State DWI laws can be reviewed through the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\nSentence Issued In Becker County<\/h2>\n
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