Jason Robert Akervik

On February 25, 2026, at approximately 1:32 A.M., Baxter Police Officer Collette observed a heavily tinted motor vehicle travelling northbound on highway 371 at a location in the City of Baxter, Crow Wing County, State of Minnesota. Officer Collette noted he could not see in the vehicle because of the heavy tint. Officer Collette followed the vehicle in his squad car and observed it weaving it its lane several times. Officer Collette also observed the rear license plate bracket obstructed part of the plate.

Officer Collette activated the lights on his squad and stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as Jason Robert Akervik, [DOB REDACTED], hereinafter defendant. Officer Collette observed the defendant was perspiring from his forehead and was shaking. He also had eyelid tremors. The defendant ultimately admitted use of methamphetamine about 12 hours prior. Officer Collette then administered field sobriety tests which revealed clues of impairment. The defendant was then placed under arrest for a controlled substance DWI. Officer Collette and other officers then searched the vehicle and located near the driver's seat six small baggies containing a crystal substance.

The total weight of the baggies was 12.42 grams. The crystal substance field tested positive for methamphetamine which is a schedule II controlled substance. Officer Collette obtained a search warrant for a blood sample which was drawn at 2:35 A.M. And sent to the MN BCA for testing.