Police received a call around 4:56 a.m. on June 26. The caller reported a broken meth pipe outside Northdale Main.<\/p>\n
Erick Carl Longo, 50, was arrested and charged with a third-degree controlled substance crime. The charge alleges meth possession in a public housing and school zone.<\/p>\n
Surveillance Video Reviewed<\/h2>\n
According to the criminal complaint, a store manager allowed police to review surveillance video.<\/p>\n
The video allegedly showed Longo dropping items near the manager\u2019s office.<\/p>\n
Longo then appeared to pick up a sunglasses case and a glass smoking device. Police searched the area where the items had fallen.<\/p>\n
An officer allegedly found a piece of glass with burned residue. A field test indicated the possible presence of methamphetamine.<\/p>\n
Police then approached Longo\u2019s vehicle. Longo reportedly refused a vehicle search without a warrant.<\/p>\n
The vehicle was seized as part of the investigation. Police also showed Longo an image from the store\u2019s surveillance system.<\/p>\n
Longo then led the police to a sunglasses case. The case allegedly matched the one shown in the video.<\/p>\n Inside, police reported finding a crystal-like substance. A field test indicated the possible presence of methamphetamine.<\/p>\n Longo also allegedly had a butane torch lighter. He declined a request to provide a urine sample.<\/p>\n The complaint states the store sits within 300 feet of Riverside Terrace. It is also near the Northwest Area Learning Center.<\/p>\n Investigators later searched Longo\u2019s vehicle. They allegedly found two glass pipes containing burned residue.<\/p>\n Both pipes produced presumptive positive field tests for methamphetamine. Police also searched and seized trash bags.<\/p>\n Investigators allegedly found more glass pieces with burned residue. One piece also produced a presumptive positive result for methamphetamine.<\/p>\n The complaint also describes recorded jail phone calls. During one call, a woman allegedly discussed Longo\u2019s drug activity and arrest.<\/p>\n During another call, she said Longo had lost his job. She reportedly said a customer saw the pipe break.<\/p>\n Longo allegedly confirmed that account. Police later seized his cellphone because the calls referenced possible drug dealing.<\/p>\n Longo has been charged, but the allegations have not been proven in court. He is presumed innocent unless found guilty.<\/p>\n Readers can review Minnesota\u2019s third-degree controlled substance law<\/a>. Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Erick](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LongoErick.jpg\")
Vehicle and Trash Bags Searched<\/h2>\n
Jail Calls Cited in Complaint<\/h2>\n