{"id":73272,"date":"2026-11-13T12:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T18:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=73272"},"modified":"2026-11-13T07:00:12","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T13:00:12","slug":"brainerd-man-arrested-cannabis-jar-found-in-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/brainerd-man-arrested-cannabis-jar-found-in-car\/","title":{"rendered":"Brainerd Man Arrested; Cannabis Jar Found in Car"},"content":{"rendered":"

BRAINERD, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Brainerd man faces two criminal charges after police reportedly found suspected marijuana during a traffic stop.<\/p>\n

Anthony Dwight Long, 38, was charged in Crow Wing County District Court following his November 2, 2026, arrest.<\/p>\n

The charges include gross misdemeanor driving after revocation and misdemeanor possession of an open cannabis package in a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n

According to the criminal complaint, Long admitted knowing his driver’s license had been revoked.<\/p>\n

Police Recognize Vehicle During Patrol<\/h2>\n

The incident began around 3:50 p.m. on November 2 in Brainerd.<\/p>\n

A Brainerd police officer was conducting routine patrol when he noticed a Hyundai Sonata.<\/p>\n

The officer recognized the vehicle from previous investigations involving Long.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, the officer knew Long’s driving privileges had been revoked.<\/p>\n

The officer also knew Long was required to complete Minnesota’s ignition interlock program before regaining his driving privileges.<\/p>\n

After observing Long behind the wheel, the officer initiated a traffic stop.<\/p>\n

Driver Says He Needed to Pick Up Children<\/h2>\n

Investigators questioned Long about why he was operating the vehicle.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, Long explained that he needed to pick up his children.<\/p>\n

He also reportedly acknowledged knowing that his driver’s license was revoked.<\/p>\n

Police arrested Long for allegedly driving after revocation while subject to ignition interlock requirements.<\/p>\n

The officer then prepared to have the Hyundai impounded.<\/p>\n

Suspected Marijuana Discovered Inside Vehicle<\/h2>\n

Before the vehicle was impounded, police conducted an inventory search.<\/p>\n

During that search, investigators reportedly discovered an unsealed glass jar in the driver’s door pocket.<\/p>\n

The jar contained suspected marijuana and appeared to be partially full.<\/p>\n

According to the criminal complaint, the container appeared to violate Minnesota’s cannabis open-package law.<\/p>\n

Investigators conducted a field test on the suspected substance.<\/p>\n

The test reportedly returned a positive result for THC, the primary intoxicating compound found in cannabis.<\/p>\n

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Anthony Dwight Long<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Two Criminal Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

Long faces a gross misdemeanor charge under Minnesota Statute 171.24, Subdivision 2(b)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The charge involves driving after revocation while subject to ignition interlock program requirements.<\/p>\n

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

The second charge involves Minnesota’s cannabis open-package law<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

The complaint does not allege Long was driving while impaired during this incident.<\/p>\n

Long Taken to Crow Wing County Jail<\/h2>\n

Following his arrest, Long was transported to the Crow Wing County Jail.<\/p>\n

He was turned over to jail staff, according to the criminal complaint.<\/p>\n

The case was filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District under court number 18-CR-26-4087.<\/p>\n

The complaint was accompanied by an order of detention.<\/p>\n

The supplied filing does not establish whether Long has entered a plea.<\/p>\n

Additional court information can be found through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Long is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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