Albert Justin Sevigny is charged with felony third-degree controlled substance possession.<\/p>\n
He also faces misdemeanor DWI, driving after revocation, and failure to provide proof of insurance.<\/p>\n
Traffic Stop Leads to DWI Investigation<\/h2>\n
According to the complaint, authorities followed Sevigny’s vehicle through Red Lake Falls around 1:46 p.m.<\/p>\n
The vehicle allegedly had a loud exhaust and made a turn without providing the required signaling distance.<\/p>\n
Authorities then stopped the vehicle at a local gas station.<\/p>\n
Investigators reported that Sevigny had rapid speech, bloodshot eyes, and constricted pupils.<\/p>\n
They also reported frequent eye movements and other possible signs of drug impairment.<\/p>\n
Sevigny was asked to complete field sobriety tests.<\/p>\n
The complaint says investigators observed several signs they believed were consistent with impairment.<\/p>\n
These included body sway, eyelid fluttering, and problems estimating the passage of time.<\/p>\n Authorities arrested Sevigny on suspicion of driving under the influence of a controlled substance.<\/p>\n A search of the vehicle allegedly uncovered a black backpack on the rear passenger seat.<\/p>\n Inside, investigators found several small spoons, according to court records.<\/p>\n One measuring spoon allegedly contained a crystal-like residue.<\/p>\n The residue later tested presumptively positive for methamphetamine using a field-test kit.<\/p>\n Prosecutors allege the backpack was within Sevigny’s reach while he drove.<\/p>\n They also allege his route passed within the legally defined park zone around Riverside Park.<\/p>\n That allegation forms the basis for the felony third-degree drug possession charge.<\/p>\n The felony drug count carries up to 20 years in prison under the complaint.<\/p>\n It also carries a possible fine of up to $250,000.<\/p>\n Readers can review Minnesota’s third-degree controlled substance statute<\/a>.<\/p>\n The DWI count alleges Sevigny operated the vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance.<\/p>\n A urine sample was collected under a search warrant and submitted for laboratory analysis.<\/p>\n The complaint does not provide a laboratory result for that sample.<\/p>\n Sevigny also allegedly had revoked driving privileges and could not provide proof of insurance.<\/p>\n More information is available through Minnesota’s DWI law<\/a> and driving-after-revocation law<\/a>.<\/p>\n Public case information is available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The case is filed under Red Lake County court file number 63-CR-26-140.<\/p>\n The charges and supporting claims are allegations and do not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Sevigny is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"Albert](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/SEVIGNY-ALBERT-JUSTIN.jpg\")
Meth Residue Allegedly Found in Backpack<\/h2>\n
Four Charges Filed<\/h2>\n