{"id":8881,"date":"2026-01-12T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=8881"},"modified":"2026-01-10T15:31:54","modified_gmt":"2026-01-10T21:31:54","slug":"detroit-lakes-meth-charge-after-traffic-stop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/detroit-lakes-meth-charge-after-traffic-stop\/","title":{"rendered":"Detroit Lakes: Meth Charge After Traffic Stop"},"content":{"rendered":"

Detroit Lakes, Becker County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/p>\n

A Detroit Lakes man faces a felony fifth-degree drug charge in Becker County District Court.<\/p>\n

Kyle James Bachmeier, 38, of Detroit Lakes, was charged after a traffic stop, according to court records.<\/p>\n

Traffic stop<\/h2>\n

Court records indicate that the stop occurred on November 24 in Detroit Lakes.<\/p>\n

An officer stopped the car after recognizing the driver, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

The officer knew the driver had a revoked license, according to the filing.<\/p>\n

Items found near the passenger seat<\/h2>\n

The complaint says Bachmeier sat in the front passenger seat.<\/p>\n

An officer reported seeing a small baggie on the floor by his feet.<\/p>\n

The baggie appeared to contain methamphetamine, the complaint says.<\/p>\n

The officer also reported finding a second baggie under the passenger seat.<\/p>\n

The complaint describes an alcohol monitor near the baggies.<\/p>\n

The officer noted a recent DWI arrest involving Bachmeier, records say.<\/p>\n

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Detroit Lakes: Meth Charge After Traffic Stop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Pipe and field test<\/h2>\n

Officers also found a glass smoking pipe in the passenger door area, the complaint says.<\/p>\n

The pipe had white and burned residue, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

The driver and a back seat passenger denied knowing about the baggies, records say.<\/p>\n

The larger baggie field-tested positive for methamphetamine, the complaint says.<\/p>\n

It weighed 0.27 grams with packaging, according to the filing.<\/p>\n

Bail and next court date<\/h2>\n

Court records say Bachmeier posted $300 cash bail on Nov. 26.<\/p>\n

He was released under standard conditions, the record says.<\/p>\n

His next appearance was listed for Jan. 5 before Judge Robert Raupp.<\/p>\n

Future hearing dates can change after the first court appearance.<\/p>\n

What happens next<\/h2>\n

Charging documents are allegations, and the case must still go through court.<\/p>\n

A felony fifth-degree controlled substance charge is listed under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n

Public case updates may appear on Minnesota Court Records Online.<\/p>\n

Related links<\/h2>\n