Megan Kathryn Marie Trossen

On or about March 28, 2026, a Mille Lacs Tribal Police Officer was on routine patrol on U. S. Highway 169 when he observed a Chevrolet Impala (MNLP #RRL865) with white light emitting from the vehicle’s driver- side taillight and a suspended object on the vehicle’s rear-view mirror. The officer initiated a traffic stop, and the Impala pulled over near the intersection of Casino Drive and U. S. 169. The stop occurred within Mille Lacs County. The officer approached the vehicle and identified the driver via his Minnesota ID card as C. M. B. [DOB REDACTED]. The officer advised C. M. B. Of the reason for the stop and inquired whether he had a valid driver’s license.

C. M. B. Stated that his driver’s license was previously cancelled, but should be valid now. A second officer spoke with C. M. B.’S front-seat passenger, MEGAN KATHRYN MARIE TROSSEN [DOB REDACTED]. While doing so, the officer observed two “shooter”-style alcohol bottles in TROSSEN’s purse, one of which appeared to be nearly empty. The officer asked TROSSEN to hand him the bottles and observed that one was unopened, while the other was approximately three-quarters empty. Dispatch advised that both C. M. B. And TROSSEN’S driving statuses were “cancelled—inimical to public safety.” Shortly thereafter, the officer ran a criminal history check on C. M. B. And observed numerous prior convictions for driving after cancellation—inimical to public safety (“DAC-IPS”). The officer placed C. M. B. Under arrest and directed TROSSEN to exit the vehicle.

The officer then searched the front passenger compartment of the vehicle for possible additional open containers. The officers located another unopened alcohol bottle in the front passenger-side door compartment. Additionally, under the front passenger seat, the officer observed a glass bubble pipe and a zip-lock bag containing a white crystalline substance. Based on his training and experience, the officer recognized the crystalline substance as methamphetamine. The officers also knew that glass bubble pipes are frequently used to consume methamphetamine.

The crystalline substances later field-tested positive for methamphetamine, with a preliminary weight of 5.28 grams. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes section 609.49, intentional failure to appear for duly scheduled court hearings may result in criminal charges in addition to any arrest warrant that the Court may otherwise issue.