A Polk County criminal complaint identifies Lord, 21, as the defendant. The case was filed in Minnesota\u2019s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n
The court file number is 60-CR-26-1064.<\/p>\n
Early Morning Traffic Stop<\/h2>\n
Police reported seeing Lord driving a gray 2003 sedan on South Broadway around 3:30 a.m.<\/p>\n
The complaint says the vehicle had an unusually loud exhaust. Police stopped the sedan after observing it near Landslide Park.<\/p>\n
The complaint places the vehicle within the state\u2019s defined park zone.<\/p>\n
Police identified Lord through his Minnesota driver\u2019s license. They reported bloodshot eyes, watery eyes, slurred speech, and slow movements.<\/p>\n
Lord denied using drugs or alcohol, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
He later mentioned possible ethylene glycol poisoning from antifreeze exposure.<\/p>\n
Police asked Lord to complete field sobriety tests. The complaint says he did not complete those tests satisfactorily.<\/p>\n
White Powder Found in Vehicle<\/h2>\n![\"Drake](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/LORD-DRAKE-THOMAS-2.jpg\")
Drake Thomas Lord<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nPolice arrested Lord on suspicion of impaired driving. A search of the vehicle followed the arrest.<\/p>\n
Police reported finding a rolled $20 bill and a small plastic bag.<\/p>\n
The bag contained 0.9 grams of white powder, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
A field test showed a presumptive positive result for cocaine.<\/p>\n
The substance was sent to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension<\/a> for confirmation.<\/p>\nPolice also obtained a warrant for a urine sample.<\/p>\n
That sample reportedly tested presumptively positive for cocaine and THC.<\/p>\n
The sample was also sent for laboratory confirmation. Final laboratory results were not included in the complaint.<\/p>\n
Felony and Misdemeanor Charges<\/h2>\n
Prosecutors charged Lord with third-degree controlled substance possession within a prohibited zone.<\/p>\n
The charge is a felony under Minnesota Statute 152.023<\/a>.<\/p>\nThe complaint alleges Lord possessed cocaine near Landslide Park.<\/p>\n
The felony count carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. It also carries a possible $250,000 fine.<\/p>\n
Lord also faces fourth-degree driving while impaired.<\/p>\n
The charge alleges cocaine or a metabolite was present in his body.<\/p>\n
The DWI charge falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a>.<\/p>\nThe complaint lists a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail. It also lists a possible $1,000 fine.<\/p>\n
Case information may be reviewed through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\nThe charges are allegations. Lord is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n
Police arrested Lord on suspicion of impaired driving. A search of the vehicle followed the arrest.<\/p>\n
Police reported finding a rolled $20 bill and a small plastic bag.<\/p>\n
The bag contained 0.9 grams of white powder, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
A field test showed a presumptive positive result for cocaine.<\/p>\n
The substance was sent to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension<\/a> for confirmation.<\/p>\n Police also obtained a warrant for a urine sample.<\/p>\n That sample reportedly tested presumptively positive for cocaine and THC.<\/p>\n The sample was also sent for laboratory confirmation. Final laboratory results were not included in the complaint.<\/p>\n Prosecutors charged Lord with third-degree controlled substance possession within a prohibited zone.<\/p>\n The charge is a felony under Minnesota Statute 152.023<\/a>.<\/p>\n The complaint alleges Lord possessed cocaine near Landslide Park.<\/p>\n The felony count carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison. It also carries a possible $250,000 fine.<\/p>\n Lord also faces fourth-degree driving while impaired.<\/p>\n The charge alleges cocaine or a metabolite was present in his body.<\/p>\n The DWI charge falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a>.<\/p>\n The complaint lists a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail. It also lists a possible $1,000 fine.<\/p>\n Case information may be reviewed through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The charges are allegations. Lord is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\nFelony and Misdemeanor Charges<\/h2>\n