Sanchez is charged with gross misdemeanor fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance.<\/p>\n
Prosecutors allege fentanyl was found inside the vehicle during a search after the driver was arrested.<\/p>\n
The case stems from a March 3, 2026, traffic stop in Nay Tah Waush.<\/p>\n
Traffic Stop Begins With Plate Light<\/h2>\n
According to the complaint, authorities saw a black Dodge Durango traveling on Church Street West.<\/p>\n
The vehicle allegedly had a rear license plate light that was not working.<\/p>\n
Authorities stopped the Durango at about 7:22 p.m.<\/p>\n
Ericka Faye Keezer was identified as the driver, according to court records.<\/p>\n
Sanchez was identified as the front-seat passenger.<\/p>\n
Four additional people were reportedly seated across the rear seat.<\/p>\n
Investigators said Keezer’s hands and arms were shaking during the traffic stop.<\/p>\n
Authorities then asked Keezer to perform field sobriety tests.<\/p>\n The complaint says she showed several possible signs of impairment during those tests.<\/p>\n Keezer later told investigators she had used fentanyl two days earlier, court records state.<\/p>\n She was then placed under arrest.<\/p>\n Authorities searched the Durango following Keezer’s arrest.<\/p>\n The complaint says investigators found several pieces of foil with burned residue inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n They also allegedly found hypodermic needles and other suspected drug paraphernalia.<\/p>\n A small clear bag containing white powder was reportedly found on the center console.<\/p>\n The bag was later submitted to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for laboratory testing.<\/p>\n A BCA report dated August 6 confirmed that the substance contained fentanyl, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n The tested material weighed less than 0.023 grams.<\/p>\n Sanchez now faces one gross misdemeanor controlled substance charge in this complaint.<\/p>\n The complaint lists a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail.<\/p>\n It also lists a possible fine of up to $3,000.<\/p>\n Readers can review Minnesota’s fifth-degree controlled substance statute<\/a>.<\/p>\n Public case information is available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The case is filed under Mahnomen County court file number 44-CR-26-461.<\/p>\n The charge and supporting statements are allegations and do not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Sanchez is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"Alejandro](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/TORRES-SANCHEZ-ALEJANDRO.jpg\")
Fentanyl Allegedly Found During Vehicle Search<\/h2>\n
Drug Charge Filed in Mahnomen County<\/h2>\n