The incident happened September 27, 2026, near Fourth Street Southeast and Wood Avenue.<\/p>\n
According to a Beltrami County criminal complaint, deputies stopped Christensen after recognizing him as a person with an active felony warrant.<\/p>\n
Christensen was driving a black Chevrolet Silverado when deputies initiated the traffic stop around 3:36 p.m.<\/p>\n
Deputies Report Signs of Possible Drug Use<\/h2>\n
According to court documents, deputies noticed Christensen had glossy eyes, rapid speech, and shaking in his arms and legs.<\/p>\n
The complaint states Christensen admitted using methamphetamine several days earlier.<\/p>\n
He reportedly told deputies he had used methamphetamine for approximately ten years.<\/p>\n
Christensen also allegedly admitted having methamphetamine inside his pickup truck.<\/p>\n
Deputies searched the vehicle and found a bag containing a white crystalline substance inside the driver’s door compartment.<\/p>\n
They also reported finding a glass smoking device beneath the driver’s seat.<\/p>\n
The device reportedly had burn marks and residue. A torch lighter was also found inside the driver’s door compartment.<\/p>\n
Field Sobriety Testing Conducted<\/h2>\n
Deputies transported Christensen to the Beltrami County Jail for field sobriety testing.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, deputies observed several possible signs of impairment during testing.<\/p>\n
These included unusual eye movements, eyelid tremors, facial twitching, and difficulty following instructions.<\/p>\n
Deputies also reported that Christensen swayed while attempting to maintain his balance.<\/p>\n
During testing, Christensen allegedly said he had last used methamphetamine the previous day.<\/p>\n
Investigators obtained a search warrant for a blood or urine sample.<\/p>\n
Christensen chose to provide a urine sample, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
The complaint states the sample and suspected methamphetamine would be sent to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for testing.<\/p>\n
No final laboratory results were included in the supplied complaint.<\/p>\n
Felony Drug Possession and DWI Charges<\/h2>\n
Christensen faces fifth-degree felony drug possession under Minnesota Statute 152.025<\/a>.<\/p>\n The charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison or a $10,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n He also faces third-degree DWI involving an alleged Schedule I or II controlled substance.<\/p>\n That charge falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a> and Minnesota Statute 169A.26<\/a>.<\/p>\n The DWI charge carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail or a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n Court documents also identify several previous convictions involving Christensen.<\/p>\n These include a felony fifth-degree drug possession conviction entered April 30, 2026.<\/p>\n The complaint also lists a third-degree DWI conviction from June 21, 2019.<\/p>\n Other listed convictions involve domestic assault, violations of court orders, drug possession, and burglary.<\/p>\n Those prior convictions are separate from the current allegations.<\/p>\n The new charges are filed under Beltrami County Court File No. 04-CR-26-2392.<\/p>\n The case is assigned to Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n The supplied complaint does not establish the outcome of the pending charges.<\/p>\n Readers can search court information through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Christensen is presumed innocent of the new charges unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nPrior Convictions Listed in Complaint<\/h2>\n
Beltrami County Court Proceedings<\/h2>\n
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