According to a Hubbard County criminal complaint, deputies discovered a suspected methamphetamine smoking pipe during the roadside investigation.<\/p>\n
The pipe reportedly contained residue that field-tested positive for methamphetamine.<\/p>\n
The incident occurred along Highway 2 in Hubbard County, Minnesota.<\/p>\n
Cracked Windshield Leads to Traffic Stop<\/h2>\n
At approximately 5:03 p.m., a Hubbard County sheriff’s deputy stopped a vehicle traveling along Highway 2.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, the vehicle had several windshield cracks that obstructed the driver’s view.<\/p>\n
The deputy approached the vehicle and identified the driver as Jacklyn Moose.<\/p>\n
During the conversation, the deputy reported smelling a strong odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle.<\/p>\n
Two adult passengers, Dominic May and Shawn Lee May, were sitting in the backseat.<\/p>\n
A child was also seated in a car seat between the two men.<\/p>\n
Investigators reported that the smell of alcohol appeared to be coming from the rear passenger area.<\/p>\n
Deputy Notices Suspicious Movements<\/h2>\n
According to the complaint, both men initially denied consuming alcohol.<\/p>\n
However, the deputy reported that Shawn May appeared to move his legs as though attempting to conceal something.<\/p>\n
The deputy also described both men as appearing extremely nervous during the encounter.<\/p>\n
Investigators asked Dominic May to exit the vehicle.<\/p>\n
As Dominic stepped outside, the deputy noticed a can of an alcoholic beverage on the floor.<\/p>\n
The can was located directly behind Shawn May’s leg.<\/p>\n
According to court records, the container was nearly full when deputies recovered it.<\/p>\n
Shawn May reportedly acknowledged that the alcoholic beverage belonged to him.<\/p>\n
Suspected Methamphetamine Pipe Discovered<\/h2>\n
Following the discovery, deputies instructed Shawn May to exit the vehicle.<\/p>\n
An officer conducted a pat-down search for weapons.<\/p>\n
During the search, the deputy reported finding a large bulge inside May’s pocket.<\/p>\n
The officer retrieved an item identified in the complaint as a pipe used for smoking methamphetamine.<\/p>\n
Investigators seized the pipe and conducted a field test on the residue.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, the test returned a positive result for methamphetamine.<\/p>\n
The supplied court document does not include a separate laboratory confirmation.<\/p>\n
Gross Misdemeanor Drug Charge Filed<\/h2>\n
Prosecutors charged Shawn Lee May with fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance.<\/p>\n
The 2017 charge cited Minnesota Statute 152.025<\/a>.<\/p>\n The complaint classified the offense as a gross misdemeanor under the law cited at that time.<\/p>\n The listed maximum penalty was one year in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n The case was filed in Hubbard County District Court under Court File No. 29-CR-17-1363.<\/p>\n The complaint was issued as a summons in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n The supplied document describes allegations dating to August 2017.<\/p>\n It does not establish whether the charge resulted in a conviction, dismissal, or other court outcome.<\/p>\n Readers can search historical court information through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The filing of a criminal complaint does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Any conclusion about the case requires confirmation through the court’s final records.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nHistorical Case Status<\/h2>\n
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