A Saint Paul man is facing nine felony charges after deputies uncovered large quantities of cocaine and prescription pills during a traffic stop in north Minneapolis.

According to the criminal complaint, the case stems from a Nov. 18, 2025, stop near Penn Avenue North and 26th Avenue North.

Deputies on routine patrol observed a black Ford Explorer traveling north with a passenger-side headlight out and extensive cracking across the front windshield. After initiating a traffic stop, deputies reported smelling raw marijuana coming from inside the vehicle.

The driver was identified as Sidney Abram Jackson, 37. While retrieving his license and insurance information, deputies say Jackson opened a small backpack positioned between the driver and passenger seats, allowing them to see packaging consistent with marijuana in plain view. Jackson acknowledged there was marijuana in the vehicle and then threw the backpack into the rear cargo area, the court documents say.

Deputies advised Jackson the vehicle would be searched due to improper transportation of marijuana. Jackson refused to exit the vehicle and was pulled out by deputies, according to the complaint.