Over the past two months, the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force (CMVOTF) has been conducting an investigation into criminal activities occurring at 604 22nd Ave. N., St. Cloud.
On Aug. 21, CMVOTF investigators stopped a vehicle related to the residence and recovered approximately 20 grams of methamphetamine. Arrested as a result of this stop was Derek Stirn, 31, of St. Cloud for second-degree possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. Also arrested in this stop was David Pappenfus, 28, of St. Cloud for second-degree possession of methamphetamine.
A search warrant conducted at the residence after the traffic stop Aug. 22, netted two more grams of methamphetamine. Arrested as a result of the search warrant was Dottsie Fortune, 32, of St. Cloud, for 5th degree possession of methamphetamine.
The CMVOTF continued its investigation and Aug. 31, executed another search warrant at the residence of 604 22nd Ave. N., St. Cloud. During the course of this search warrant, two rifles were located that are believed to be stolen. Arrested at the time of this second warrant was Derek Stirn, 31, for being a felon in possession of a firearm, Dottsie Fortune, 32, for disorderly conduct, and Ryan Weber, 27, for obstructing the legal process.
The investigation into the two rifles is ongoing.
The CMVOTF is comprised of officers from the cities of St. Cloud and Little Falls, and deputies from Stearns, Sherburne, Benton, Morrison and Todd counties.
The St. Cloud Police Department SWAT team assisted in this execution of the second search warrant due to the presence of the firearms.