Johnson, of Thief River Falls, received 28 months for possessing substances with intent to manufacture methamphetamine.<\/p>\n
He also received 17 months for storing chemical substances near a child or vulnerable adult.<\/p>\n
The 17-month sentence will run at the same time as the 28-month sentence.<\/p>\n
Johnson must provide a DNA sample and pay $135 in fees and fines for the first offense.<\/p>\n
He must also pay a $50 fine for the second offense.<\/p>\n
Investigation Focused on Meth Precursors<\/h2>\n
The case began after investigators learned Johnson allegedly possessed several possible methamphetamine precursors on July 6.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, those items included methanol, isopropyl alcohol, butane fuel, kerosene, camp fuel, and drain cleaner.<\/p>\n
Many of those products also have common household uses.<\/p>\n
However, authorities said they can also be used during methamphetamine production.<\/p>\n
Surveillance video showed Johnson buying drain cleaner at Walmart, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
He allegedly paid with cash taken from a large stack of $100 bills.<\/p>\n
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Travis Bruce Johnson<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\nSearch Conducted at Thief River Falls Home<\/h2>\n
Authorities searched Johnson’s home, garage, and vehicle on July 7.<\/p>\n
The residence was at Sherwood Park Townhomes in Thief River Falls.<\/p>\n
The complaint noted a shared playground outside the multi-unit residential building.<\/p>\n
Inside the apartment, authorities found what they described as a methamphetamine ingredients list.<\/p>\n
The list was found inside a bathroom vanity.<\/p>\n
Two masks were also found there.<\/p>\n
Police found a digital scale and glass pipe in the living room.<\/p>\n
Both tested positive for methamphetamine, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
Zip-top bags were also found inside the residence.<\/p>\n
Chemicals Found Inside Garage<\/h2>\n
Investigators reported finding a five-gallon bucket containing a wet chemical substance inside Johnson’s garage.<\/p>\n
The material had a strong chemical odor, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
Authorities believed it could be connected to methamphetamine production.<\/p>\n
The substance was sent to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for analysis.<\/p>\n
Investigators also found several chemicals, matches, batteries, fuel, and other products inside the garage.<\/p>\n
Additional items were found inside Johnson’s vehicle.<\/p>\n
The complaint said several items could be used as methamphetamine manufacturing ingredients.<\/p>\n
Previous Drug Convictions Listed<\/h2>\n
The complaint listed previous Pennington County drug convictions from 2021 and 2022.<\/p>\n
Minnesota Statute 152.0262<\/a> covers possession of substances with intent to manufacture methamphetamine.<\/p>\n