According to a Hubbard County criminal complaint, deputies seized approximately 153 grams of suspected psilocybin mushrooms.<\/p>\n
Investigators also reported finding 3.91 grams of suspected methamphetamine, drug scales, and several THC products.<\/p>\n
The incident occurred September 27, 2026, along Minnesota Highway 34 in Hubbard County.<\/p>\n
Deputies Stop SUV on Highway 34<\/h2>\n
According to court documents, deputies received information about a vehicle suspected of transporting illegal drugs.<\/p>\n
Investigators identified the vehicle as a maroon Ford Explorer believed to be driven by Mugge.<\/p>\n
At approximately 8:47 p.m., a deputy began searching for the vehicle along Highway 34.<\/p>\n
The deputy located the Explorer traveling west near the intersection of Highway 34 and Elmwood Road.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, radar showed the vehicle traveling 67 mph in a 60-mph zone.<\/p>\n
The deputy turned around and initiated a traffic stop.<\/p>\n
Deputies Report Possible Signs of Impairment<\/h2>\n
During the stop, Mugge reportedly told deputies he was returning from the St. Cloud area.<\/p>\n
He said he had spent approximately eight hours visiting a friend, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
Investigators reported noticing shaking hands, glossy eyes, and unusually small pupils.<\/p>\n
Deputies asked Mugge to complete field sobriety testing, but he refused.<\/p>\n
According to court records, Mugge disclosed prescriptions for Adderall and benzodiazepines and reported cannabis use.<\/p>\n
Deputies also reported observing involuntary teeth grinding during the investigation.<\/p>\n
Mugge was arrested following the roadside investigation.<\/p>\n
Search Reveals Suspected Mushrooms and Meth<\/h2>\n
Deputies searched the Ford Explorer after Mugge’s arrest.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, investigators discovered a shopping bag between the second-row seats.<\/p>\n
The bag contained plastic storage bags, two scales, weights, and suspected controlled substances.<\/p>\n
Investigators reported finding two bags containing what appeared to be psilocybin mushrooms.<\/p>\n
The mushrooms weighed approximately 5.4 ounces, or 153 grams, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
Deputies also found 3.91 grams of a crystalline substance that field-tested positive for methamphetamine.<\/p>\n
Additional marijuana and THC products were reportedly found inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n
The complaint does not provide final laboratory confirmation of the seized substances.<\/p>\n
Blood Sample Collected After Arrest<\/h2>\n
Deputies transported Mugge to jail following the traffic stop.<\/p>\n
Investigators sought a search warrant to obtain a blood sample for chemical testing.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, Mugge agreed to provide the sample after being advised about refusal laws.<\/p>\n
The blood sample was collected as evidence.<\/p>\n
No final blood test results were included in the supplied complaint.<\/p>\n
Three Criminal Charges Filed<\/h2>\n
Mugge faces second-degree felony drug possession involving suspected psilocybin mushrooms.<\/p>\n
The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 152.022<\/a>.<\/p>\n The complaint cites a maximum penalty of 40 years in prison and a $500,000 fine under its repeat-offense provision.<\/p>\n A second felony charge involves alleged methamphetamine possession under Minnesota Statute 152.025<\/a>.<\/p>\n That charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison or a $10,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n Mugge also faces fourth-degree DWI involving alleged controlled substances under Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a>.<\/p>\n The DWI charge carries a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail or a $1,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n Court documents identify several prior convictions involving Mugge, including first-degree and second-degree drug sale offenses.<\/p>\n The complaint also lists previous convictions for firearm possession and terroristic threats.<\/p>\n Those convictions are separate from the current charges.<\/p>\n The case is filed under Hubbard County Court File No. 29-CR-26-885.<\/p>\n The complaint includes an order of detention and identifies Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n No upcoming court date appears in the supplied document.<\/p>\n Readers can search public case information through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The charges remain allegations and do not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Mugge is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nPrevious Convictions Listed in Complaint<\/h2>\n
Hubbard County Court Proceedings<\/h2>\n
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