On October 21, 2025, at approximately 7:39 pm, Wright County Deputy Weekes was dispatched to County Road 10 SW and 94th St SW in Montrose, Wright County, Minnesota for a disabled vehicle that was blocking the roadway and was not displaying lights or reflective devices. Deputy Weekes responded and observed a 2011 White Ford F350 bearing MN license plate [PLATE REDACTED] with no lights and partly blocking the lane of traffic. Deputy Weekes approached the vehicle and observed one occupant identified as Devin Joe Nelson [DOB REDACTED] hereinafter defendant via a Wisconsin driver’s license.
Defendant stated he ran out of gas and was waiting for his co worker to bring him gas. Deputy Weekes observed defendant to be covered in sweat and tar. Defendant stated he usually sweats a lot and was recently filling his rig with tar. Deputy Weekes observed defendant still sweating profusely, even though the weather was approximately 60 degrees. Deputy Weekes observed defendant to be very pale, and defendant’s eyes were moving around a lot while he spoke. Defendant was asked when he last used drugs, and defendant claimed it was a hard topic for him to talk about.” Defendant eventually stated he had not used in two years.
Defendant was asked to perform Standardized field sobriety testing (SFST) which defendant agreed to do. Defendant performed poorly on the SFSTs showing signs of impairment. Specifically, defendant attempted to start the walk and turn test too soon and did not follow directions. During the Modified Romberg test defendant estimated the passing of 30 seconds in 17.5 seconds along with other clues. Defendant was placed under arrest and his vehicle was searched. Approximately.93 grams of methamphetamine a schedule-II controlled substance was located inside the vehicle along with 7.55 grams of marijuana not in proper packaging.
Deputy Weekes obtained a search warrant for Defendant’s blood or urine, and defendant was advised that refusal to provide a sample was a crime. Defendant agreed to provide a urine sample. A urine sample was obtained from defendant at 10:22 pm and sent to the lab for further testing. Defendant was read his Miranda rights and agreed to speak with Deputy Weekes. Defendant stated he was aware there were drugs inside the vehicle but claimed they were not his. Defendant stated he ate a small piece of meth candy at 8 am and was not high he was just sick.
Defendant’s urine lab results indicated a presence of methamphetamine and amphetamine, schedule-II controlled substance.
