{"id":72445,"date":"2026-11-09T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72445"},"modified":"2026-11-08T17:08:25","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T23:08:25","slug":"bemidji-man-faces-cocaine-ems-assault-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-man-faces-cocaine-ems-assault-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji Man Faces Cocaine, EMS Assault Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"

BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 A Bemidji man faces felony drug possession and assault charges following a vehicle crash in Beltrami County.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, the man allegedly attacked an emergency medical worker who was attempting to provide medical assistance.<\/p>\n

Investigators also reported finding approximately 4.67 grams of suspected cocaine in a bag near the arrest scene.<\/p>\n

Gunner Allan Zietz, 19, of Bemidji, is charged with fifth-degree controlled substance possession and fourth-degree assault of emergency medical personnel.<\/p>\n

Vehicle Crashes Into Power Pole<\/h3>\n

According to the criminal complaint, Beltrami County sheriff’s deputies responded to a reported crash on October 4, 2026.<\/p>\n

The incident occurred near Irvine and Azalea Court in Beltrami County.<\/p>\n

When deputies arrived, they discovered a vehicle that had struck a power pole.<\/p>\n

The driver was located near a residence and told deputies that a passenger remained near the vehicle.<\/p>\n

Investigators reported that the driver showed possible signs of impairment.<\/p>\n

The driver also allegedly admitted smoking marijuana before the crash.<\/p>\n

Deputies reported detecting a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.<\/p>\n

Passenger Found on Ground Near Crash<\/h3>\n

Deputies located Zietz lying on the ground near the crashed vehicle.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, Zietz was the vehicle’s only passenger.<\/p>\n

Investigators observed that Zietz was sweating heavily and breathing rapidly.<\/p>\n

When he attempted to speak, his speech was reportedly mumbled.<\/p>\n

Emergency medical personnel arrived and began evaluating him.<\/p>\n

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Gunner Allan Zietz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

EMS Worker Allegedly Attacked During Treatment<\/h3>\n

According to court documents, a Bemidji EMS worker attempted to place Zietz onto a medical transport device.<\/p>\n

Zietz allegedly sat up and attempted to kick the emergency worker.<\/p>\n

When the worker tried evaluating him again, Zietz reportedly attempted another kick.<\/p>\n

Investigators say Zietz then lunged toward the worker and grabbed his leg.<\/p>\n

The emergency worker fell to the ground during the confrontation.<\/p>\n

Deputies intervened and struggled to separate Zietz from the worker.<\/p>\n

Afterward, deputies placed Zietz under arrest.<\/p>\n

Zietz allegedly continued pulling away from deputies while being escorted toward a patrol vehicle.<\/p>\n

The EMS worker later reported chest soreness following the incident.<\/p>\n

Suspected Cocaine Found Near Arrest Scene<\/h3>\n

Following the arrest, a deputy transported Zietz to Sanford’s emergency department for evaluation.<\/p>\n

Another deputy remained at the crash scene and continued investigating.<\/p>\n

Investigators discovered a blue Louis Vuitton bag near the location where Zietz had been arrested.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, the bag contained Zietz’s driver’s license and a plastic bag holding white powder.<\/p>\n

The suspected substance was transported to the law enforcement center for testing.<\/p>\n

Investigators reported that the powder weighed approximately 4.67 grams.<\/p>\n

A preliminary field test indicated the presence of cocaine.<\/p>\n

The complaint does not include final laboratory confirmation of the substance.<\/p>\n

Zietz was medically cleared and transported to the Beltrami County Jail.<\/p>\n

Felony and Gross Misdemeanor Charges Filed<\/h3>\n

Zietz faces two charges in Beltrami County District Court.<\/p>\n

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

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

Count 2:<\/strong> Gross misdemeanor fourth-degree assault of emergency medical personnel under Minnesota Statute 609.2231<\/a>.<\/p>\n

That offense carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

The case is filed under Beltrami County District Court number 04-CR-26-2450.<\/p>\n

Both charges remain allegations. Zietz 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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