Four People Arrested In Connection With Two Month Drug Investigation

ST. CLOUD -- Four people were arrested in connection to a drug investigation.

The Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force conducted a two month investigation into criminal activities at a home at 604 22nd Avenue North in St. Cloud.

On August 21st investigators stopped a vehicle from the home and found about 20 grams of methamphetamine. Police arrested 31-year-old Derek Stirn, of St. Cloud, for 2nd degree possession with intent to sell and 28-year-old David Pappenfus, of St. Cloud, for 2nd degree possession of meth.

Investigators later used a search warrant at the home and found 2 more grams of methamphetamine. 32-year-old Dottsie Fortune of St. Cloud was at home during the search and arrested for 5th degree possession of meth.

On Monday, a second search warrant was executed at the home where investigators found two rifles that are believed to be stolen. Police say Stirn and Fortune face additional charges related to the firearms. 27-year-old Ryan Weber was also arrested for obstructing the legal process.

The investigation into the two rifles is ongoing.