{"id":38981,"date":"2026-07-25T05:11:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T10:11:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=38981"},"modified":"2026-07-20T14:20:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T19:20:33","slug":"moorhead-man-charged-in-major-drug-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/moorhead-man-charged-in-major-drug-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Moorhead Man Charged in Major Drug Case"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Moorhead Man Charged in Major Drug Case<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Moorhead, MN<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Moorhead man is facing multiple felony charges after a drug investigation led to a search of his apartment.<\/p>\n<p>According to a criminal complaint filed in Clay County District Court, James Matthew Schaan, 43, is charged with several first-degree drug offenses and firearm-related crimes.<\/p>\n<p>The charges stem from an investigation that began in June 2026. Authorities said the investigation focused on suspected drug activity connected to a Moorhead apartment.<\/p>\n<h2>Search Leads to Drug and Firearm Charges<\/h2>\n<p>The complaint states that investigators obtained a search warrant for Schaan, his apartment, a vehicle, and a motorcycle.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities said the search happened on July 6, 2026, at a residence on 18th Avenue South in Moorhead.<\/p>\n<p>The complaint alleges officers found about 115 grams of suspected methamphetamine and about 37 grams of suspected fentanyl.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators also reported finding cash, prescription pills, suspected psilocybin mushrooms, and identification cards belonging to other people.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 400px;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/SCHAAN-JAMES-MATTHEW.jpg\" alt=\"James Matthew Schaan mugshot\" \/><em>James Matthew Schaan booking photo<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Firearm Allegations<\/h2>\n<p>The complaint states a Springfield Hellcat firearm was found during the search.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities allege the firearm was stolen from Fargo, North Dakota.<\/p>\n<p>Schaan is also charged with allegedly possessing a firearm while prohibited because of a previous conviction.<\/p>\n<p>The complaint states investigators also found a bullet-resistant vest inside the apartment.<\/p>\n<h2>Multiple Felony Counts Filed<\/h2>\n<p>Schaan faces eight felony counts, including alleged first-degree drug sales, drug possession, possession of a firearm, receiving stolen property, and possessing a vest while committing a crime.<\/p>\n<p>The complaint alleges Schaan admitted to selling fentanyl and told investigators he sold it for $150 per gram.<\/p>\n<p>All charges are allegations, and Schaan is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<p>The case was filed in Clay County District Court under Court File No. 14-CR-26-2359.<\/p>\n<p>For more Minnesota court and crime updates, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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