MORRISON COUNTY - Two people were arrested and over 15 grams of methamphetamine were found by Morrison County Sheriff's Deputies on Wednesday.

At about 9:45 p.m. the Sheriff's Department responded to Sage Road in Mt. Morris Township by Hillman for a suspicious vehicle complaint.

Deputies found a vehicle stuck on the west side of the road and two people who were uncooperative and acting suspiciously.

The Sheriff's Office says 42-year-old Vicki Daufelt from Elk River, was arrested for a drug offense warrant out of Wright County. Deputies also found 4.8 grams of meth in her purse. 42-year-old Branden Daufelt from Elk River, was also arrested for aiding an offender and obstructing the legal process.

Vicki Daufelt (Morrison County Jail)
Vicki Daufelt (Morrison County Jail)
Vicki Daufelt (Morrison County Jail)

A search warrant was used on the vehicle, where deputies found 11.66 additional grams of meth.

The case has been forwarded to the County Attorney's Office for charges.

In a news release, Sheriff Shawn Larsen urges the public to continue reporting suspicious activity.

"This is a case where the public's help was instrumental and led to the arrest and seizure of over 15 grams of methampheramine," the news release says.

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