A court complaint charges Ryckman with fifth-degree drug possession, a felony.<\/p>\n
She also faces driving after cancellation, which is a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n
Traffic Stop on Highway 371<\/h2>\n
The complaint says a Walker police officer saw Ryckman driving a red vehicle on Highway 371.<\/p>\n
The officer recognized Ryckman and believed her license had been canceled for public safety reasons.<\/p>\n
Police stopped the vehicle and spoke with her.<\/p>\n
Ryckman reportedly said the vehicle was rented. She also said she did not have proof of insurance.<\/p>\n
Ryckman was arrested for driving after cancellation.<\/p>\n
She was then taken to the Cass County Detention Center.<\/p>\n
The complaint does not describe a crash, injuries, or a police pursuit.<\/p>\n
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Maryhelen Inez Ryckman booking photo. Source: Cass County.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\nMethamphetamine Allegedly Found<\/h2>\n
During a search at the jail, staff found a plastic bag inside Ryckman\u2019s purse, the complaint states.<\/p>\n
Authorities also reported finding a glass smoking pipe with residue.<\/p>\n
The bag contained about 5.9 grams of suspected methamphetamine, including the bag\u2019s weight.<\/p>\n
A field test reportedly returned a positive result for methamphetamine.<\/p>\n
The complaint identifies methamphetamine as a Schedule II controlled substance.<\/p>\n
State records later confirmed Ryckman\u2019s driving privileges were canceled as inimical to public safety.<\/p>\n
Prosecutors allege Ryckman knew, or had reason to know, that her driving privileges were canceled.<\/p>\n
Charges and Possible Penalties<\/h2>\n
The felony drug charge carries a maximum sentence of five years.<\/p>\n
It also carries a possible $10,000 fine, or both penalties.<\/p>\n
The driving charge carries up to 364 days in jail.<\/p>\n
It also carries a possible $3,000 fine, or both penalties.<\/p>\n
The drug charge was filed under Minnesota Statute 152.025<\/a>.<\/p>\n The driving charge was filed under Minnesota Statute 171.24<\/a>.<\/p>\n The case is filed in Minnesota\u2019s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n The court file number is 11-CR-26-1115.<\/p>\n Public court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n The complaint is a statement of allegations submitted by prosecutors.<\/p>\n It is not a finding of guilt.<\/p>\n Court proceedings will determine whether the evidence supports the charges.<\/p>\n A judge may also consider release conditions and future hearing dates.<\/p>\n Ryckman is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n