Officers were provided a description of the vehicle, which was transporting the reported thief, who was identified as Dale Curtis Marks, [DOB REDACTED] (Defendant). Officers observed a vehicle matching the description provided. Officers initiated a traffic stop of this vehicle. Officers observed a passenger begin making furtive movements as though he was hiding something. The vehicle then came to a stop. Officers approached the vehicle. The passenger who had been making furtive movements was identified as Defendant.
Defendant admitted he had recently been with the theft victim (Victim). Officers observed a purse matching Victim’s purse’s description in the vehicle within reach of where Defendant had been located. The purse was searched and was missing $400.00 and a phone which Victim [NAME REDACTED] in the purse. The phone was reported to have a value of approximately $120.00. Other vehicle occupants were questioned. One occupant stated that Defendant had handed her Victim’s phone and told her “Merry Christmas.” She also stated that Defendant had handed her a methamphetamine pipe to hide.
This pipe was later tested, and it tested positive for methamphetamine residue. Defendant has a prior aggravating conviction in that Defendant was convicted of Drugs - Possession of Drug Paraphernalia - Use or Possession in 2014 in case number ••-CR-••-••••. 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.
