{"id":38779,"date":"2026-07-23T11:12:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T16:12:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=38779"},"modified":"2026-07-19T18:00:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T23:00:47","slug":"ponsford-man-charged-in-meth-sale-case-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/ponsford-man-charged-in-meth-sale-case-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Ponsford Man Charged in Meth Sale Case"},"content":{"rendered":"

Ponsford Man Charged in Meth Sale Case<\/h2>\n

Ponsford, Minnesota<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Ponsford man is facing felony drug charges after authorities say a search of his home uncovered methamphetamine and items linked to drug sales.<\/p>\n

Felony Drug Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

William Lawrence Butcher Sr., 64, of Ponsford, has been charged in Becker County District Court.<\/p>\n

The complaint lists two felony counts. The charges include third-degree drug sale and fifth-degree drug possession.<\/p>\n

The case involves allegations that Butcher possessed and intended to sell methamphetamine.<\/p>\n

The charges were filed in Becker County under Minnesota law. Court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Search Leads to Evidence Collection<\/h2>\n

According to the criminal complaint, authorities executed a search warrant at a residence on Amik Avenue in Ponsford.<\/p>\n

Investigators reported finding a red zip-top coin purse containing a white crystal substance and small baggies.<\/p>\n

A second container with a similar substance was also located inside the home.<\/p>\n

The complaint states that additional items were found in a locked bedroom closet.<\/p>\n

Those items included unused small plastic baggies, cash, and other items described as drug-related evidence.<\/p>\n

\"WilliamMugshot of William Lawrence Butcher Sr.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Testing Shows Methamphetamine<\/h2>\n

The complaint states that testing by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension identified methamphetamine in the seized substance.<\/p>\n

Officials reported the amount was about six grams.<\/p>\n

Investigators said the packaging materials, cash, and amount of suspected drugs were consistent with an amount held for sale.<\/p>\n

Defense Claims Included in Complaint<\/h2>\n

According to the complaint, Butcher told investigators he lived at the home for several months.<\/p>\n

He said the locked closet was his bedroom closet and that he had access to it.<\/p>\n

Butcher reportedly denied ownership of the drugs found during the search.<\/p>\n

The complaint also states that a witness told investigators people had visited the home seeking drugs.<\/p>\n

The witness alleged Butcher sold small amounts of methamphetamine.<\/p>\n

Court Case Pending<\/h2>\n

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

The case remains pending in Becker County District Court.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News<\/a><\/p>\n

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