Between late November and early December 2025, Moorhead Police Narcotics Detectives initiated an investigation into Malcom Jerrell Parker (hereinafter “Parker”) and Harold Bowen Jr. [DOB REDACTED] (hereinafter “Defendant”), suspected of distributing cocaine and methamphetamine within the Fargo– Moorhead area. Both individuals maintain ties to Chicago, Illinois. Intelligence indicated that Parker and Defendant. Utilized Airbnb rental properties as temporary residences and as locations for narcotics distribution.
Evidence gathered through text messages, financial transactions, and surveillance linked Parker to narcotics trafficking. Communications from Parker’s known phone number revealed active coordination, including directives such as “go get the s***,” suggesting travel to acquire drugs. Conversations referenced quantities like “qp’s” (quarter-pound bags), and Parker admitted responsibility for shorted amounts, confirming direct involvement. Financial records showed that between late October and early December 2025, an arrested party transferred over $11,000 via Cash App to an account identified as “Moonshine Parker.” Parker also arranged meetings at Airbnb properties in the area to facilitate drug exchanges.
Defendant was closely associated with Parker in these operations. His phone number was linked to a Cash App account under the name “Zaarush,” and communications referenced him by the nickname “Z.” Investigators obtained cell phone tracking data for both individuals, confirming their movements during the investigation period. These findings, combined with evidence of coordination, indicate Defendantplayed a significant role in facilitating drug transactions. During the first week of January 2026, Parker and Defendant began residing at an Airbnb located at 712 15th Street North, Moorhead, Clay County, MN, believed to be rented through January 25, 2026. On January 13, 2026, Detective Adam Torgerson obtained search warrants for: ·The premises at 712 15th Street North, Moorhead, MN ·The persons of Harold Nathaniel Defendant and Malcom Jerrell Parker ·Five Star Storage [APT REDACTED] at 2001 15th Avenue North, Moorhead, MN ·Any vehicle occupied by Defendant and/or Parker at the time of execution On January 15, 2026, surveillance was conducted at the Airbnb.
At approximately 9:29 A.M., a white Honda SUV departed the residence, occupied by Parker and a person suspected to be Defendant The vehicle was followed to Five Star Storage (2001 15th Avenue North Moorhead, MN), where Defendant attempted to and did unlock [APT REDACTED], rented under Parker’s name. At 9:36 A.M., law enforcement detained both individuals pursuant to the warrants. The search of the Airbnb yielded the following: ·gray backpack in the upstairs master bedroom contained a large zip-seal bag of suspected methamphetamine (approx. 683 grams including packaging), a digital scale, two boxes of sandwich baggies, and marijuana packaging.
