Emily Yvonne Smith

On November 15, 2025, approximately around 12:11 A.M., Minnesota State Patrol Troopers observed a vehicle, bearing MN plates HMX276 with its hazard lights on. The vehicle was partially blocking the right lane of traffic and exit lane from Eastbound 94 to Dowling Avenue in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota. Troopers approached the driver's side front door and observed the sole occupant seated in the driver's seat. Troopers later identified the individual as EMILY YVONNE SMITH [DOB REDACTED] "Defendant" herein.

Troopers observed the Defendant was lethargic. Troopers also observed a methadone bottle in the center console of the vehicle. Troopers requested the Defendant step out of the vehicle. Troopers then explained and administered standard field sobriety tests (SFST's). The results of the SFST's indicated Defendant was impaired. Troopers then placed the Defendant under arrest for suspicion of driving while impaired. Defendant was transported to the Hennepin County Medical Center. Troopers applied for and were granted a search warrant for a sample of the Defendant's blood or urine.

A sample of the Defendant's blood was taken and transported to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) for further testing. Upon further investigation, Troopers conducted a search of the vehicle. Inside of the vehicle, Troopers located six bars of suspected Xanax. A toxicology report conducted by the BCA revealed the presence of methamphetamine in the Defendant's blood. A drug chemistry report conducted by the BCA identified the bars as Xanax. A PMP warrant showed the Defendant does not have a prescription for Xanax.

Defendant has a prior driving related loss of license from February 2025. Defendant has an active warrant in Court Case File No. ••-CR-••-••••. For this reason, the State respectfully requests this complaint issue as a warrant. Defendant is not in custody.