O. B. 06/25/1992, hereinafter "Defendant," had arrived at the Minnesota Correctional Facility, in Saint Cloud, Sherburne County, Minnesota, for intake. Upon arrival at the facility, an unclothed body search was performed. Staff noted that Defendant appeared to be acting "deceptive" during the search. Staff eventually noticed Defendant try to conceal a paper container in his hair. Defendant was instructed to hand it over, but instead, he threw it in the trash can. Staff retrieved it. When asked about it, Defendant claimed the containers he threw in the trash can contained "Remeron," a prescription medication commonly used to treat depression.
Investigator Michael Vandevord, with the Minnesota Department of Corrections, inspected the contents of the containers that were found on Defendant. They contained small amounts of white powder, consistent with crushed medications. Investigator Vandevord field‐tested the powders. The three different substances in the three separate containers tested positive for Trazadone, Trazadone/Carfentanyl, and Buprenorphine. Investigator Vandevord then spoke with Defendant. Defendant eventually admitted that he had brought the substances along with him from the Hennepin County Detention Center.
Defendant claimed he was concerned about not having access to his prescriptions, and obtained the substances from another inmate. Defendant acknowledged that the substances were not prescribed to him and they belonged to another person. On August 30, 2024, Investigator Vandevord sent the substances to the Midwest Regional Forensic Laboratory for testing. On October 18, 2024, he received the results of the tests run at the Midwest Regional Forensic Laboratory. One item weighed 0.036 grams + or ‐ 0.004 grams containing mirtazapine.
Another weighed 0.057 grams + or ‐ 0.004 grams containing buprenorphine. The last one weighed 0.011 grams + or ‐ 0.004 grams containing mirtazapine. Buprenorphine is a Schedule III controlled substance. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 609.49, intentional failure to appear for duly scheduled court appearances may result in additional criminal charges, and in addition to any arrest warrant that may otherwise be issued by the Court.
