Ericka Faye Keezer, 19, was arrested after an officer reported signs of possible drug impairment during a March 3, 2026, stop.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, later laboratory testing detected fentanyl and other controlled substances.<\/p>\n
Traffic Stop Begins With License Plate Light Violation<\/h2>\n
At approximately 7:22 p.m., an officer noticed a black Dodge Durango traveling along Church Street West.<\/p>\n
The SUV reportedly had a broken rear license plate light, making its plate difficult to read.<\/p>\n
The officer activated emergency lights, and the vehicle pulled over.<\/p>\n
Keezer was identified as the driver.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, four passengers occupied a rear seat designed for three people. Another passenger was seated in front.<\/p>\n
While speaking with Keezer, the officer noticed her hands and arms were shaking.<\/p>\n
The officer also reported difficulty seeing her pupils, despite the vehicle’s warm interior.<\/p>\n
Field Sobriety Tests Raise Concerns<\/h2>\n
The officer asked Keezer to complete several field sobriety tests.<\/p>\n
During the walk-and-turn test, she reportedly took the wrong number of steps and made an improper turn.<\/p>\n
She also stepped off the line several times.<\/p>\n
During the one-leg stand test, Keezer reportedly swayed, lowered her foot repeatedly, and used her arms for balance.<\/p>\n
Another test required Keezer to estimate 30 seconds. She reportedly took 43 seconds.<\/p>\n
The officer also noted that her pupils did not respond normally to light.<\/p>\n
When questioned about drug use, Keezer reportedly admitted trying fentanyl for the first time two days earlier.<\/p>\n
Authorities then placed her under arrest.<\/p>\n
Search Reveals Suspected Drugs and Paraphernalia<\/h2>\n
Officers searched the Dodge Durango following the arrest.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, they discovered several pieces of foil containing burned residue.<\/p>\n
Investigators also reported finding a straw used for drug consumption, hypodermic needles, and other paraphernalia.<\/p>\n
A small clear bag containing white powder was reportedly discovered on the center console.<\/p>\n
State Laboratory Confirms Fentanyl and Other Drugs<\/h2>\n
Investigators obtained a search warrant for a blood or urine sample.<\/p>\n
Keezer provided a urine sample that was submitted to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.<\/p>\n
A laboratory report dated April 29, 2026, identified amphetamine, methamphetamine, fentanyl, and norfentanyl.<\/p>\n
Norfentanyl is a substance produced when the body processes fentanyl.<\/p>\n
The suspected powder was also submitted for testing.<\/p>\n
An August 6 laboratory report confirmed that the substance contained fentanyl.<\/p>\n
The powder weighed less than 0.023 grams, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
Two Criminal Charges Filed in Mahnomen County<\/h2>\n
Keezer faces gross misdemeanor fifth-degree drug possession under Minnesota Statute 152.025<\/a>.<\/p>\n That charge carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n She also faces misdemeanor DWI involving controlled substances under Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a>.<\/p>\n The DWI count carries up to 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n The case is filed in Mahnomen County District Court under number 44-CR-26-460.<\/p>\n Additional information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The charges are allegations. Keezer is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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