On December 6, 2024, VOTF investigators conducted a controlled purchase from Sandra Ann High Bear, [DOB REDACTED], Defendant herein. On this day, a confidential informant (CI) working with VOTF communicated with Defendant. Defendant agreed to sell CI an amount of cocaine. CI met Defendant near a residence on 10th Avenue South, St. Cloud, Stearns County. CI provided Defendant money in exchange for 7.26 grams of cocaine. On January 16, 2025, VOTF conducted another controlled purchase operation against Defendant.
On this day, Defendant communicated with a CI and agreed to sell a quantity of cocaine. At Defendant's direction, CI made their way to the area of 10th Avenue South, St. Cloud, Stearns County to meet Defendant. While on surveillance, investigators observed Defendant meet with CI and conduct the exchange. Defendant sold CI 11.14 grams containing cocaine. On February 10, 2025, VOTF investigators and other members of law enforcement stopped Defendant while she was riding in a vehicle near 9th Avenue South, St. Cloud, Stearns County.
Defendant was arrested on the above charges. During a search of the vehicle and Defendant's person, law enforcement recovered 2 baggies containing 2.75 grams of methamphetamine, 1 baggie of 3.78 grams of methamphetamine, $340 in US currency, and 1 cell phone. In a statement to law enforcement, Defendant admitted to selling cocaine and methamphetamine, using controlled substances, and possessing the methamphetamine when arrested by law enforcement. Complainant has reason to believe and does believe that all of the above information is true and correct.
The above facts constitute Complainant's basis to believe that the above-named defendant, from on our about December 6, 2024, to February 10, 2025, in Stearns County, Minnesota, committed the offense(s) described herein.