Brooke Ann Olson

Based on reports from an incident occurring on August 23, 2024, your Complaint offers the following to establish probable cause: At approximately 3:30 P.M. On August 23, 2024, a Washington County Deputy was on patrol and observed a vehicle matching the description as one being involved a recent assault. The vehicle was in a parking lot located at 1747 8th Avenue in Newport, MN. The vehicle was a black Blaze, bearing license plate number BUZ731, which had expired registration tabs. The deputy circled the block and observed that the vehicle had driven out of the parking lot and was traveling northbound on 8th Street.

The deputy conducted a traffic stop due to the expired registration and made contact with the sole occupant and driver, BROOKE ANN OLSON [DOB REDACTED]. OLSON acknowledged the vehicle's registration had expired. The deputy reported that OLSON spoke rapidly and used her hands excessively, which the deputy knew, from training and experience, was consistent with narcotic use. OLSON had several boxes and bags in the trunk of the vehicle and said she had just driven to Minnesota from Missouri. OLSON was unable to provide proof of insurance.

The deputy discovered that OLSON had been arrested recently for possession of drugs on August 15, 2024. OLSON denied the vehicle contained any drugs and consented to a search of the vehicle. The deputy located two bags that were on the seat and the passenger floor near OLSON's purse. Inside a backpack, the deputy found a small jar that contained 0.5 grams of a substance that tested positive as containing methamphetamine.