UPDATE: - Boundary Waters Drug and Violent Crime Task Force Recent Arrests

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St. Louis County Sheriff's Office News Release

Incident Date: 7/19/2016

Incident Time: 1000

Incident Location:  Boundary Waters Drug and Violent Crime Task Force

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Incident Summary:   UPDATE

The Boundary Waters Drug and Violent Crime Task Force recently concluded numerous investigations over the past several months.  These investigations resulted in (26) individuals being charged with various drug offenses in Northern St. Louis County District Courts. 

 

NAME:  David Lyle Warwas       AGE:  60           ADDRESS:   Hibbing, MN

On April 29, 2016, David Warwas was formally charged in St. Louis County District Court in Hibbing, MN with one Felony count of Possession of Methamphetamine in the Fifth Degree, one Gross Misdemeanor count of Failure to Provide Proof of Insurance, and one Misdemeanor count of Driving After Revocation.  His next scheduled court appearance has been set for September 14, 2016, in Hibbing, MN. 

 

NAME:  Patrick William Shutte   AGE:  43           ADDRESS:   Hibbing, MN

On May 3, 2016, Patrick Shutte was formally charged in St. Louis County District Court in Hibbing, MN with one Felony count of Felon in Possession of Ammunition and/or a Firearm, one Felony count of Possession of Methamphetamine in the Fifth Degree, one Felony count of Exposing Another to Methamphetamine Activity, and one Gross Misdemeanor count of Child Endangerment.  On May 23, 2016, a warrant was issued for Shutte's arrest.  Anyone with information of the whereabouts of Patrick Shutte is encouraged to call 911. 

 

NAME:  Cassandra Marie Maki   AGE: 30           ADDRESS:   Hibbing, MN

On May 2, 2016, Cassandra Maki was formally charged in St. Louis County District Court in Hibbing, MN with one Felony count of Possession of Methamphetamine in the Fifth Degree, one Felony count of Possession of Methylphenidate in the Fifth Degree, one Felony count of Exposing Another to Methamphetamine Activity, one Gross Misdemeanor count of Child Endangerment, and one Misdemeanor count of Possession or Sale of a Legend Drug.  Her next scheduled court appearance is set for August 4, 2016, in Hibbing MN. 

 

NAME:  Kevin Wayne Kemp    AGE:  34            ADDRESS:   Hibbing, MN

On May 3, 2016, Kevin Kemp was formally charged in St. Louis County District Court in Hibbing, MN with one Felony count of Possession of Methamphetamine in the Fifth Degree, one Felony count of Exposing Another to Methamphetamine Activity, and one Gross Misdemeanor count of Child Endangerment.  His next scheduled court appearance is set for August 11, 2016, in Hibbing Court. 

 

NAME:  Timson Ray Carrier Jr.   AGE:  30        ADDRESS:   Eau Claire, WI

On May 20, 2016, Timson Carrier Jr. was formally charged in St. Louis County District Court in Virginia, MN, with one Felony count of Possession of a Controlled Substance (Methamphetamine) in the Fifth Degree and one Misdemeanor count of Fleeing on Foot.  His next scheduled court appearance is set for September 13, 2016 in Virginia, MN. 

 

NAME:  Timothy Wayne Mallick   AGE: 32      ADDRESS:  Aurora, MN

On June 20, 2016, Timothy Mallick was formally charged in St. Louis County District Court in Virginia, MN, with one Felony count of Conspiracy to Commit Controlled Substance Crime in the Second Degree in a Public Housing Zone (Methamphetamine).  His next scheduled court appearance is set for July 22, 2016 in Virginia, MN. 

 

NAME:  Joseph Andrew Baker     AGE: 39        ADDRESS:  Biwabik, MN

On May 27, 2016, Joseph Baker was formally charged in St. Louis County District Court in Virginia, MN, with two Felony counts of Controlled Substance Crime in the First Degree (Methamphetamine), one Felony count of Controlled Substance Crime in the Second Degree, and one Felony count of Store Methamphetamine Paraphernalia in the Presence of a Child or Vulnerable Adult.  His next scheduled court appearance is August 1, 2016 in Virginia, MN.

 

NAME:  Alesha Yvonne Johnson  AGE: 33      ADDRESS:  Hoyt Lakes, MN

On May 26, 2016, Alesha Johnson was formally charged in St. Louis County District Court in Virginia, MN, with two Felony count of Sale of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (Fentanyl), and one Felony count of Conspire to Possess a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree.  Her next scheduled court appearance is August 1, 2016 in Virginia, MN.

 

NAME:  Bobbi Rae Lassi             AGE:  34       ADDRESS:  Ely, MN

On May 11, 2016, Bobbi Lassi was formally charged in St. Louis County District Court in Virginia, MN, with one Felony count of Possession of 25 Grams or More Methamphetamine in the First Degree.  Her next scheduled court appearance is set for July 25, 2016 in Virginia, MN.

 

NAME:  Dalton Daniel Herbert Santa   AGE: 21   ADDRESS:  Virginia, MN

On May 27, 2016, Dalton Santa was formally charged in St. Louis County District Court in Virginia, MN, with one Felony count of Sale of a Simulated Controlled Substance.  He recently appeared in court on July 18, 2016 in Virginia, MN.  His next court appearance has not been set.

 

NAME:  Bobby Joe Dobbins    AGE:  25        ADDRESS:  Virginia, MN

On May 20, 2016, Bobby Dobbins was formally charged in St. Louis County District Court in Virginia, MN, with two Felony counts of Sale of Methamphetamine in the Third Degree.  He recently appeared in court on July 18, 2016 in Virginia, MN.  His next court appearance is has not been set. 

 

NAME:  Casey Jean Moravitz   AGE:  36      ADDRESS:  Virginia, MN

On June 14, 2016, Casey Moravitz was formally charged in St. Louis County District Court in Virginia, MN, with one Felony count of Controlled Substance Crime in the First Degree (Methamphetamine), and one Felony count of Controlled Substance Crime in the Second Degree in a School, Park or Public Housing Zone.  Her next court appearance is set for July 22, 2016 in Virginia, MN. 

 

NAME:  Cody Lee Elven        AGE:  33        ADDRESS:  Chisholm, MN

On June 13, 2016, Cody Elven was formally charged in St. Louis County District Court in Virginia, MN, with one Misdemeanor count of DWI - Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Controlled Substance.  His next court appearance is set for August 1, 2016 in Hibbing, MN. 

 

NAME:  Hunter Jay Johnson     AGE:  19    ADDRESS:  Eveleth, MN

On June 22, 2016, Hunter Jay Johnson was formally charged in St. Louis County District Court in Virginia, MN, with one Felony count of Controlled Substance Crime in the First Degree (Methamphetamine).  He recently appeared in court on July 18, 2016 in Virginia MN.  His next court appearance has not been set.   

 

NAME:  Nichole Marie Michael   AGE:  30   ADDRESS:  Chisholm, MN

On May 10, 2016, Nichole Michael was formally charged in St. Louis County District Court in Hibbing, MN, with one Felony count of Possession of Methamphetamine in the Fifth Degree, one Petty Misdemeanor count of Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana, and one Petty Misdemeanor count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  On May 31, 2016, a warrant was issued for Michael's arrest.  Anyone with information of the whereabouts of Nichole Michael is encouraged to call 911. 

 

NAME:  Derrick Bradley Scott    AGE:  26     ADDRESS:   Superior, WI

On June 8, 2016, Derrick Scott was formally charged in St. Louis County District Court in Virginia, MN, with one Felony count of Controlled Substance Crime in the Second Degree (Methamphetamine), and one Felony count of Controlled Substance Crime in the Second Degree in a School, Park or Public Housing Zone.  He recently appearing in court on July 18, 2016, in Virginia, MN.  His next court appearance has not been set. 

 

NAME:  Ashley Marie Pelkey     AGE:  27     ADDRESS:  Hibbing, MN

On June 2, 2016, Ashley Pelkey was formally charged in St. Louis County District Court in Hibbing, MN, with one Felony count of Possession of Methamphetamine in the First Degree With Intent to Sell, one Felony count of Possession of Methamphetamine in the First Degree, one Felony count of Possession of Lorazepam in the Fifth Degree, one Felony count of Possession of Butane Hash Oil in the Fifth Degree, one Misdemeanor count of Illegal Possession or Sale of Hypodermic Syringe/Needle, one Petty Misdemeanor count of Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana, and one Petty Misdemeanor count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Her next court appearance is set for September 15, 2016 in Hibbing, MN. 

 

NAME:  Shawn Michael Lee     AGE:  32       ADDRESS:  Hibbing, MN

On June 2, 2016, Shawn Lee was formally charged in St. Louis County District Court in Hibbing, MN, with one Felony count of Possession of Methamphetamine in the First Degree With Intent to Sell, one Felony count of Possession of Methamphetamine in the First Degree, one Felony count of Possession of Lorazepam in the Fifth Degree, one Felony count of Possession of Butane Hash Oil in the Fifth Degree, one Misdemeanor count of Illegal Possession or Sale of Hypodermic Syringe/Needle, one Petty Misdemeanor count of Possession of a Small Amount of Marijuana, and one Petty Misdemeanor count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  His next court appearance is set for July 28, 2016 in Hibbing, MN.

 

NAME:  Jeremy Duane Wersal     AGE:  28    ADDRESS:  Hibbing, MN

On July 6, 2016, Jeremy Wersal was formally charged in St. Louis County District Court in Virginia, MN, with one Felony count of Possession of 25 Grams or More Methamphetamine in the First Degree, and one Felony count of Controlled Substance Crime in the First Degree (Methamphetamine).  His next court appearance is set for August 1, 2016 in Virginia, MN. 

 

NAME:  Ryan Steven Wersal       AGE:   26     ADDRESS:   Hibbing, MN

On June 14, 2016, Ryan Wersal was formally charged in St. Louis County District Court in Virginia, MN, with one Felony Count of Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree (Methamphetamine).  His next court appearance is set for July 22, 2016 in Virginia, MN. 

 

NAME:  Chad Alan Harris           AGE:  36       ADDRESS:  Iron, MN

On June 8, 2016, Chad Harris was formally charged in St. Louis County District Court in Virginia, MN, with one Felony count of Controlled Substance Crime in the First Degree (Methamphetamine) and one Felony count of Possession of 25 Grams or More Methamphetamine in the First Degree.  His next court appearance is set for August 1, 2016 in Virginia, MN.

 

NAME:  John Richard Hodapp    AGE:  51      ADDRESS:  Gilbert, MN

On June 8, 2016, John Hodapp was formally charged in St. Louis County District Court in Virginia, MN, with one Felony count of Controlled Substance Crime in the First Degree (Methamphetamine) and one Felony count of Possession of 25 Grams or More Methamphetamine in the First Degree.  His next court appearance is set for August 1, 2016 in Virginia, MN.

 

NAME:  Tonia Melissa Estrada   AGE:  29      ADDRESS:  Virginia, MN

On June 9, 2016, Tonia Estrada was formally charged in St. Louis County District Court in Virginia, MN, with one Felony count of Possession of Methamphetamine in the Third Degree, and one Gross Misdemeanor count of Introduce Contraband (Drugs) Into a Jail, Lockup or Prison Facility.  Her next court appearance is set for July 20, 2016 in Virginia, MN. 

 

NAME:   Jeanne Marie Lalli Gibson  AGE:  37   ADDRESS:  Hibbing, MN

On June 22, 2016, Jeanne Lalli Gibson was formally charged in St. Louis County District Court in Hibbing, MN, with one Felony count of Possession of Methamphetamine in the Fifth Degree, one Misdemeanor count of Illegal Possession of a Hypodermic Syringe/Needle, and one Petty Misdemeanor count of Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.  Her next court appearance is set for July 21, 2016 in Hibbing, MN. 

 

NAME:   Aaron Jeffrey Hill              AGE:  28      ADDRESS:  Hibbing, MN

On June 23, 2016, Aaron Hill was formally charged in St. Louis County District Court in Hibbing, MN, with one Felony count of Sale of Marijuana in the Fifth Degree, one Felony count of Possession of Marijuana in the Fifth Degree, one Felony count of Possession of Hydrocodone in the Fifth Degree, one Felony count of Possession of Tramadol in the Fifth Degree, and one Gross Misdemeanor count of Child Endangerment.  His next court appearance is set for July 21, 2016 in Hibbing, MN. 

 

NAME:  Amber Lee Smith               AGE:  22      ADDRESS:  Hibbing, MN

On June 24, 2016, Amber Smith was formally charged in St. Louis County District Court in Hibbing, MN, with one Gross Misdemeanor count of Child Endangerment.  Her next court appearance is set for August 1, 2016 in Hibbing, MN. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assisting Agencies

Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, Hibbing Police Department, Virginia Police Department, Chisholm Police Department, Gilbert Police Department, St. Louis County Emergency Response Team, Cloquet Police Department and the Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force

Authority:         Sgt. Steve Borchers                  Date:  7/19/2016          Time:  1000

Additional Information or Update:

Ashley Pelkey has been replaced by Shawn Lee under the paragraph of Shawn Michael Lee. 

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