Thomas Allen King Jr. is accused of driving with methamphetamine and amphetamine in his system.<\/p>\n
According to a criminal complaint, police encountered King in a driveway on 290th Avenue on July 1, 2026.<\/p>\n
Investigators later received blood test results confirming the presence of both controlled substances.<\/p>\n
Homeowner Reports Suspicious Vehicle<\/h2>\n
The investigation began around 11:18 p.m. when officers received a report of suspicious activity in Mahnomen County.<\/p>\n
A homeowner reported that an unfamiliar vehicle had entered her driveway and parked.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, an officer had observed the same vehicle driving several minutes earlier.<\/p>\n
The officer believed the driver had pulled into the driveway to avoid police contact.<\/p>\n
Officers approached the vehicle and questioned the driver about why he was parked there.<\/p>\n
The driver reportedly claimed he had experienced a flat tire along Highway 200.<\/p>\n
He said the tire had been repaired and that he was waiting for his uncle.<\/p>\n
Driver Initially Provides Different Name<\/h2>\n
During the encounter, the driver reportedly identified himself as Tom Keezer.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, officers suspected the name was false.<\/p>\n
A records check identified the driver as Thomas Allen King Jr.<\/p>\n
The complaint contains conflicting birth dates for King, but the court’s defendant heading lists June 28, 2001.<\/p>\n
King reportedly admitted he did not know the homeowner.<\/p>\n
He claimed his uncle had instructed him to meet at the location.<\/p>\n
Police Observe Possible Signs of Drug Impairment<\/h2>\n
During questioning, officers noticed King appeared nervous and made uncontrolled movements.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, he was sweating heavily and had slurred speech.<\/p>\n
An officer also noticed King had recently lit a cigarette.<\/p>\n
Police asked whether King had used any drugs.<\/p>\n
King reportedly admitted using marijuana several days earlier.<\/p>\n
When asked about methamphetamine, he also reportedly admitted using it several days before the encounter.<\/p>\n
Officers requested field sobriety tests to investigate possible drug impairment.<\/p>\n
Field Sobriety Tests Lead to Arrest<\/h2>\n
According to the complaint, King displayed several possible impairment indicators during testing.<\/p>\n
During an eye movement test, officers reported no nystagmus clues but observed swaying.<\/p>\n
During the one-leg stand test, King reportedly needed reminders about the instructions.<\/p>\n
He also placed his foot down before completing the test.<\/p>\n
During the walk-and-turn test, officers reported that King used his arms for balance and turned incorrectly.<\/p>\n
An additional timing test revealed fidgeting and a visibly elevated pulse.<\/p>\n
Following the investigation, officers arrested King on suspicion of impaired driving.<\/p>\n
Police Find Drug Paraphernalia Inside Vehicle<\/h2>\n
After the arrest, investigators searched King’s vehicle.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, officers discovered several items commonly associated with drug use.<\/p>\n
Those items included hypodermic needles, burned aluminum foil, and small straws.<\/p>\n
Police also reported finding an open alcoholic beverage container.<\/p>\n
King was transported to the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office for further investigation.<\/p>\n
Blood Test Detects Methamphetamine<\/h2>\n
Investigators obtained a search warrant authorizing a blood or urine sample.<\/p>\n
King provided a blood sample that was submitted for laboratory testing.<\/p>\n
According to an August 10, 2026, report from the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the sample contained methamphetamine and amphetamine.<\/p>\n
The supplied complaint does not provide the concentrations of either substance.<\/p>\n
Unlike alcohol-related DWI cases, the cited Minnesota law addresses the presence of certain prohibited drugs or their metabolites.<\/p>\n
The complaint also identifies a previous DWI conviction as an aggravating factor.<\/p>\n
Gross Misdemeanor DWI Charge Filed<\/h2>\n
Prosecutors charged King with operating a motor vehicle with a Schedule I or II controlled substance in his system.<\/p>\n
The allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(7).<\/p>\n
The complaint references Minnesota Statute 169A.26 for the gross misdemeanor penalty.<\/p>\n
Prosecutors cite a previous DWI conviction under Mahnomen County case number 44-CR-21-606.<\/p>\n
A conviction on the new charge could carry up to 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n
Those penalties represent statutory maximums, not a sentence imposed by the court.<\/p>\n
Readers can review Minnesota’s impaired driving statute<\/a>.<\/p>\n Additional information about the penalty provision is available under Minnesota Statute 169A.26<\/a>.<\/p>\n The criminal case is filed in Mahnomen County District Court within Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n The court file number is 44-CR-26-481.<\/p>\n The prosecutor’s file number is 0440029888.<\/p>\n The supplied complaint does not identify a final court outcome or sentencing information.<\/p>\n Additional case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The charge remains an allegation. King is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nMahnomen County Court Proceedings<\/h2>\n
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