Matthew James Rowand

On June 6, 2026, officers with the Bloomington Police department conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle at or near Portland Ave S and American Blvd East, Bloomington, Hennepin County, Minnesota. The sole occupant/driver was identified as Matthew James Rowand, Defendant. An officer observed a can of pepper spray in the vehicle on the passenger side floorboard. Defendant stated he had marijuana on his person. The marijuana was not in its original packaging. Defendant stated that he believed there was methamphetamine inside the vehicle in the front passenger compartment.

Law enforcement observed a plastic baggie that contained a white powdery substance of a suspected controlled substance wedged in the passenger seat. The substance weighed approximately 2.23 grams and field-tested positive for methamphetamine. The spray canister indicated that it is “FOX 5 point 3” pepper spray and contains 2% Oleoresin Capsicum. Defendant stated that methamphetamine in the vehicle belonged to him. Defendant stated he moved the OC spray from the cupholder and threw it on the floor.

Defendant has been convicted of multiple felony crimes of violence. Defendant is in custody.