On November 17, 2025 at 11:50 am, Wright County Deputy Foy, responded to the Super 8 Motel located at [ADDRESS REDACTED] in the city of Monticello, County of Wright, State of Minnesota, for a warrant attempt. Deputy Foy learned that Christopher Joseph Lemke [DOB REDACTED] hereinafter defendant, was staying in one of the motel rooms. Defendant was observed to have three active felony-controlled substance warrants out of Mille Lacs County, and one active felony-controlled substance warrant out of Anoka County.
Law enforcement located defendant in the stairwell of the motel and took him into custody without issue. JAM, the motel manager, entered room 221 to see how much property there was for them to store and observed drug paraphernalia and possible controlled substances out in plain view in the room. JAM informed law enforcement of her observations. In room 221, law enforcement observed a piece of foil located on the desk with a white crystal substance inside. Also laying on top of a small tin directly under the television was a white crystal rock.
Both substances appeared to be methamphetamine. The substances field tested positive for methamphetamine, and each weighed.25 grams.