{"id":72415,"date":"2026-11-09T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72415"},"modified":"2026-11-08T16:07:26","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T22:07:26","slug":"tioga-teen-faces-meth-dwi-charges-in-otter-tail-county","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/tioga-teen-faces-meth-dwi-charges-in-otter-tail-county\/","title":{"rendered":"Tioga Teen Faces Meth, DWI Charges in Otter Tail County"},"content":{"rendered":"

OTTER TAIL COUNTY, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 A 19-year-old North Dakota man faces three criminal charges after authorities responded to a report of an unconscious driver in Otter Tail County.<\/p>\n

Investigators allegedly discovered suspected methamphetamine inside his wallet. Laboratory testing later confirmed methamphetamine in his blood.<\/p>\n

Gauge Martin Wold, 19, of Tioga, North Dakota, is charged with felony fifth-degree drug possession and two misdemeanor DWI offenses.<\/p>\n

Unconscious Driver Reported Near Driveway<\/h3>\n

According to the criminal complaint, authorities received a call around 7:28 p.m. on June 27, 2026.<\/p>\n

The caller reported an unconscious man inside a vehicle near the end of a driveway along County Highway 8.<\/p>\n

Officers responded and identified the man as Wold, who was 18 years old at the time.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, Wold was sitting in the driver’s seat when the first officer arrived.<\/p>\n

Wold reportedly appeared extremely groggy after being awakened.<\/p>\n

He told officers he had pulled over to sleep because he was tired.<\/p>\n

Officers Find Drug-Related Items Inside Vehicle<\/h3>\n

During the investigation, officers observed several items inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, investigators found aluminum foil in the back seat and Narcan in the front seat.<\/p>\n

Officers also reported discovering a torch lighter inside the driver’s door.<\/p>\n

When questioned about drug use, Wold allegedly admitted using methamphetamine two days earlier.<\/p>\n

Investigators suspected impairment and requested field sobriety testing.<\/p>\n

Wold cooperated with the tests, which reportedly revealed additional signs of possible impairment.<\/p>\n

Suspected Meth Found Inside Wallet<\/h3>\n

Following the roadside investigation, officers arrested Wold on suspicion of impaired driving.<\/p>\n

During the arrest, investigators removed his wallet and allegedly discovered a small plastic bag containing white crystals.<\/p>\n

Officers believed the substance was methamphetamine.<\/p>\n

A preliminary field test reportedly produced a positive result for methamphetamine.<\/p>\n

The substance weighed approximately two grams, according to the criminal complaint.<\/p>\n

Investigators sent the suspected drugs to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for further examination.<\/p>\n

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Gauge Martin Wold<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Blood Testing Confirms Methamphetamine<\/h3>\n

Wold was transported to Astera Health after his arrest.<\/p>\n

Investigators obtained a search warrant authorizing the collection of a blood sample.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, Wold complied with the warrant.<\/p>\n

The blood sample was submitted to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for laboratory testing.<\/p>\n

The laboratory confirmed the presence of methamphetamine in Wold’s blood.<\/p>\n

The complaint does not specify a methamphetamine concentration or provide final laboratory results for the seized crystals.<\/p>\n

Three Criminal Charges Filed<\/h3>\n

Wold faces three charges in Otter Tail County District Court.<\/p>\n

Count 1:<\/strong> Felony fifth-degree controlled substance possession under Minnesota Statute 152.025<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

Count 2:<\/strong> Fourth-degree DWI involving driving under the influence of a controlled substance.<\/p>\n

Count 3:<\/strong> Fourth-degree DWI involving a prohibited Schedule I or II controlled substance in the driver’s body.<\/p>\n

Both DWI charges fall under Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Each misdemeanor carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

The case is filed under Otter Tail County District Court number 56-CR-26-2434.<\/p>\n

The charges remain allegations. Wold is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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