The allegations stem from an October 1, 2026, traffic stop on Highway 59.<\/p>\n
Two children were passengers in the vehicle, according to a criminal complaint filed in Polk County District Court.<\/p>\n
The charges involve alleged methamphetamine possession and two forms of driving while impaired.<\/p>\n
Traffic Stop on Highway 59<\/h2>\n
At approximately 10:56 p.m., a state trooper noticed a red Buick traveling north on Highway 59.<\/p>\n
The vehicle’s license plate lights were not working, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
The Buick turned onto a gravel road and stopped. The trooper then turned around to investigate.<\/p>\n
Hatchard was driving, with one adult female passenger and two children inside the car.<\/p>\n
During the stop, the trooper reported seeing unusual pupil reactions and rapid eye movements.<\/p>\n
The trooper also reported smelling marijuana and observing signs of impairment during field sobriety tests.<\/p>\n
Hatchard allegedly said he had smoked marijuana a few hours earlier.<\/p>\n
Search Finds Methamphetamine and Drug Paraphernalia<\/h2>\n
The complaint says Hatchard and the female passenger agreed to a search of the Buick.<\/p>\n
During that search, authorities reported finding a small baggie with methamphetamine residue inside Hatchard’s wallet.<\/p>\n
They also reported finding marijuana in a black box in the glove compartment.<\/p>\n
Three pipes containing burnt methamphetamine residue were reportedly found in the trunk.<\/p>\n
Another black box contained a small plastic bag of methamphetamine, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
Children Cited in DWI Charges<\/h2>\n
Prosecutors filed one DWI charge alleging Hatchard drove while under the influence of cannabis or related products.<\/p>\n
A second DWI charge alleges he drove with methamphetamine or its metabolite in his system.<\/p>\n
The complaint identifies a child under 16 in the vehicle as an aggravating factor for both DWI counts.<\/p>\n
The children’s names and exact ages were not included in the supplied court document.<\/p>\n
Blood Sample Collected for Testing<\/h2>\n
Hatchard was arrested and taken to the Northwest Regional Corrections Center.<\/p>\n
A trooper obtained a warrant for a blood or urine sample, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
Hatchard provided a blood sample, which authorities planned to send to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.<\/p>\n
The complaint does not include laboratory results. The alleged presence of methamphetamine in his blood remains unconfirmed by the provided records.<\/p>\n
Three Gross Misdemeanor Charges Filed<\/h2>\n
The drug possession charge falls under Minnesota Statute 152.025<\/a>.<\/p>\n The DWI allegations fall under Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a>.<\/p>\n The charges also cite the third-degree DWI provisions of Minnesota Statute 169A.26<\/a>.<\/p>\n Each charge carries a maximum possible penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n The case is filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District under court file number 60-CR-26-1455<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Readers can check public updates through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n These charges are allegations. Hatchard is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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