Tyrone Mcdonald

In May 2025, Detective Herman and Detective Loken conducted a controlled purchase of fentanyl from Tyrone McDonald [DOB REDACTED] (hereinafter “Defendant”). The controlled purchase was executed using a confidential reliable informant (“CRI”). Prior to the transaction, Officer Herman and Detective Loken searched the CRI and confirmed the CRI was not in possession of any contraband. CRI was equipped with covert recording device(s) and given pre- recorded buy money. Detectives maintained continuous surveillance of the CRI throughout the duration of the controlled purchase.

The CRI successfully purchased approximately 0.1 grams of fentanyl, a Schedule II controlled substance, from the Defendant. The fentanyl was later field tested positive as fentanyl. The transaction occurred within the city of Rochester, MN, Olmsted County PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: YOU MUST APPEAR FOR EVERY COURT HEARING REGARDING THIS CASE. FAILURE TO APPEAR FOR COURT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE AND MAY RESULT IN ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL CHARGES BEING IMPOSED AND PUNISHED AS PROVIDED IN MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 609.49.