Forest Lake Man Faces Multiple Charges Following Arrest in Becker
Becker Police Chief
Brent Baloun says an officer made a traffic stop at the intersection of Highway 10 and 137th Street at around 12:15 a.m.
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Baloun says the driver, 33-year-old
Darren Ward, had a suspended driver's license and a warrant for his arrest in Hennepin County.
While speaking with Ward, the officer noticed he was under the influence of an unknown substance. A handgun was also found near Ward, who is prohibited from having a gun.
Authorities searched the vehicle and found 4.5 grams of meth, roughly 40 grams of marijuana and numerous drug paraphernalia items.