Kao Yang

On May 29, 2026, at 5:48 A.M., officers of the Coon Rapids Police Department reported to 923 87th Lane NW, Coon Rapids, Anoka County, on report of someone slumped over in the driver’s seat of a vehicle. Officers were able to wake the individual, who identified himself as KAO YANG [DOB REDACTED], Defendant hereinafter. Defendant was showing signs of impairment, including bloodshot, watery eyes, sweating, constricted pupils that did not react to light, nodding off, closing his eyes and mumbling. Defendant admitted to smoking half a gram of methamphetamine a few hours earlier.

Officers conducted field sobriety testing and Defendant showed multiple signs of impairment. Defendant was taken into custody. During a search of Defendant’s person, officers located a baggie of a crystal-like substance in Defendant’s front right pocket consistent with methamphetamine. Officers transported Defendant to the Coon Rapids Police Department, where a search warrant was signed for a blood and/or urine draw. Results of the test are pending. Officers field-tested the substance, which showed positive for.20 grams of fentanyl.