State of Minnesota County of Rice State of Minnesota, vs. Plaintiff, GORDON JAMES BOKMAN DOB: 12/17/1982 1230 2nd Ave NW Defendant. District Court 3rd Judicial District Prosecutor File No. A-15-0312 Court File No. 66-CR-15-1159 COMPLAINT Order of Detention The Complainant submits this complaint to the Court and states that there is probable cause to believe Defendant committed the following offense(s): COUNT I Charge: Controlled Substance Crime in the Fourth Degree - Sale - Schedule 1, 2, 3 but Not Marijuana Minnesota Statute: 152.024.1(1), with reference to: 152.024.3(b) Maximum Sentence: Not less than one year, nor more than 30 years in prison, a $100,000 fine, or both. Offense Level: Felony Offense Date (on or about): 05/06/2015 Control #(ICR#): 15005605 Charge Description: On or about May 6, 2015, in Rice County, Minnesota, the defendant, Gordon James Bokman, did unlawfully sell one or more mixtures containing a controlled substance classified in schedule I, II, or III, except marijuana or Tetrahydrocannabinols; to wit: methamphetamine. COUNT II Charge: Controlled Substance Crime in the Fifth Degree Minnesota Statute: 152.025.2(a)(1), with reference to: 152.025.2(b) Maximum Sentence: Not less than 6 months, nor more than 10 years, and not more than $20,000 fine Offense Level: Felony Offense Date (on or about): 05/06/2015 Control #(ICR#): 15005605 Charge Description: On or about May 6, 2015, in Rice County, Minnesota, the defendant, Gordon James Bokman, did unlawfully and feloniously possess one or more mixtures containing a controlled substance classified in Schedule I, II, III, or IV, except a small amount of marijuana, to wit: methamphetamine. COUNT III Charge: Store Meth Paraphernalia in the Presence of Child or Vulnerable Adult Minnesota Statute: 152.137.2(a)(4), with reference to: 152.137.3 Maximum Sentence: Not more than 5 years' prison, or a $10,000 fine, or both 1
Offense Level: Felony Offense Date (on or about): 05/06/2015 Control #(ICR#): 15005605 Charge Description: On or about May 6, 2015, in Rice County, Minnesota, the defendant, Gordon James Bokman, did unlawfully and feloniously knowingly store any methamphetamine paraphernalia, as defined by Minn. Stat. s. 152.137, subd. 1(d), in the presence of, or in the residence of, or in a building, structure, conveyance, or outdoor location where, a child or vulnerable adult might reasonably be expected to be present, or in a room offered to the public for overnight accommodation, or in any multiple unit residential building. COUNT IV Charge: Neglect Child-Knowingly Permit Physical/Sex Abuse Minnesota Statute: 609.378.1(a)(2), with reference to: 609.378.1(a)(2) Maximum Sentence: Not more than 1 year in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both. Offense Level: Gross Misdemeanor Offense Date (on or about): 05/06/2015 Control #(ICR#): 15005605 Charge Description: On or about May 6, 2015, in Rice County, Minnesota, the defendant, Gordon James Bokman, knowingly caused or permitted the child to be present where any person was selling, manufacturing, possessing immediate precursors or chemical substances with intent to manufacture, or possessing a controlled substance; to wit: methamphetamine. 2
STATEMENT OF PROBABLE CAUSE The Complainant states that the following facts establish probable cause: Your Complainant and/or Signing Officer designated below, being duly sworn, has reviewed police reports relating to the above-named Defendant and the allegations contained herein, and/or has spoken with peace officers having knowledge of the incident, and based upon that information, believes the following to be true and correct. On May 6, 2015, agents from the Cannon River Drug & Violent Offender Task Force, prepared to execute a no-knock search warrant at 1230 2nd Avenue NW, Faribault, Minnesota in Rice County. The warrant included all people at the residence and the vehicle with the license Minnesota license plate 715BHM. As agents were preparing to execute the warrant, they noticed a male and a young girl exit the residence and drive away in the vehicle with Minnesota license plate 715BHM. A traffic stop was done of the vehicle. The driver was identified as GORDON JAMES BOKMAN (date of birth, 12/17/1982, Defendant G. Bokman), During a search of Defendant G. Bokman, Agent Malecha found a glass pipe with white residue inside. (The pipe later field-tested positive for methamphetamine.) Agent Malecha also found a container with several small plastic bags with what appeared to be marijuana and methamphetamine. A small Ziploc bag with green leafy substance tested positive for marijuana, and weighed.85 grams without packaging. Another small Ziploc baggie with crystal chunks inside field-tested positive for methamphetamine, and weighed.74 grams. Defendant G. Bokman told Agent Malecha, you got it all. Shortly after the traffic stop, the search warrant was executed on the residence at 1230 2nd Avenue NW. Inside, law enforcement found a male identified as JAMES GORDON BOKMAN (date of birth, 05/06/1958, Defendant J. Bokman). Defendant J. Bokman said that he was there to pick up his granddaughter. Defendant J. Bokman also admitted that he had a glass pipe on his person, but that it belonged to his son. (The pipe later field-tested positive for methamphetamine.) During a search of the residence, law enforcement found: * Television monitor with surveillance camera angles; * Cameras mounted at various positions around the residence; * Two digital scales, dining room; * Next to the monitor and one of the digital scales, a box containing numerous plastic baggies and containers with suspected methamphetamine residue, dining room; * Documents with Defendant G. Bokman s name found near the monitor, and in the attic bedroom; * A bedroom containing a young girl s clothing and children s toys; * Plastic containers (with suspected marijuana and methamphetamine residue), plastic baggies, glass pipe (with residue), and black torch, attic bedroom; * 18 white pills in a plastic baggie in a safe, attic bedroom; and * 15 orange pills in a safe, attic bedroom. During a search of the NW bedroom of the residence, law enforcement found a black digital scale with white residue. (The residue later field-tested positive for methamphetamine.) Approximately seven feet away from the scale were numerous documents with the name JESSICA ANN SCHAAF (date of birth 09/24/1992, Defendant Schaaf). The documents were located in a purse on the ground next to a bed. There were other documents with Defendant Schaaf s name on the floor next to women s clothing. In the 3
same bedroom, there were also empty needles inside a Mountain Dew can on top of the dresser. There was also a letter in the kitchen addressed to Jessica Schaaf at 1230 2nd Avenue NW, Faribault, MN. Methamphetamine is a Schedule II narcotic drug. Defendant G. Bokman has the following prior controlled substance crime sentence: On August 3, 2012, the defendant was given a Stay of Adjudication for a charge of Controlled Substance in the Fifth Degree in Rice County District Court File No. 66-CR-12-306. The offense took place January 3, 2012. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: Pursuant to Minn. Stat. 609.49., intentional failure to appear for duly scheduled court appearances may result in additional criminal charges, and in addition to any arrest warrant that may otherwise be issued by the Court. 4
SIGNATURES AND APPROVALS Complainant requests that Defendant, subject to bail or conditions of release, be: (1) arrested or that other lawful steps be taken to obtain Defendant's appearance in court; or (2) detained, if already in custody, pending further proceedings; and that said Defendant otherwise be dealt with according to law. Complainant Jason Severson Electronically Signed: Captain 25 NW 4th Street Badge: 3203 05/08/2015 10:28 AM Subscribed and sworn to before the undersigned. Notary Public or Judicial Official Janice Bestul Records Supervisor, County of Rice 25 NW 4th Street Notary ID: 31032631 Commission expires: 01/31/2019 Electronically Signed: 05/08/2015 10:32 AM Being authorized to prosecute the offenses charged, I approve this complaint. Prosecuting Attorney Craig Eric Green Assistant County Attorney 218 NW 3rd Street (507) 332-6103 Electronically Signed: 05/08/2015 10:25 AM 5
FINDING OF PROBABLE CAUSE From the above sworn facts, and any supporting affidavits or supplemental sworn testimony, I, the Issuing Officer, have determined that probable cause exists to support, subject to bail or conditions of release where applicable, Defendant s arrest or other lawful steps be taken to obtain Defendant s appearance in court, or Defendant s detention, if already in custody, pending further proceedings. Defendant is therefore charged with the above-stated offense(s). SUMMONS THEREFORE YOU, THE DEFENDANT, ARE SUMMONED to appear on, at AM/PM before the above-named court at 218 NW 3rd Street, to answer this complaint. IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR in response to this SUMMONS, a WARRANT FOR YOUR ARREST shall be issued. WARRANT To the Sheriff of the above-named county; or other person authorized to execute this warrant: I order, in the name of the State of Minnesota, that the Defendant be apprehended and arrested without delay and brought promptly before the court (if in session), and if not, before a Judge or Judicial Officer of such court without unnecessary delay, and in any event not later than 36 hours after the arrest or as soon as such Judge or Judicial Officer is available to be dealt with according to law. Execute in MN Only Execute Nationwide Execute in Border States X ORDER OF DETENTION Since the Defendant is already in custody, I order, subject to bail or conditions of release, that the Defendant continue to be detained pending further proceedings. Bail: $ Conditions of Release: This complaint is issued by the undersigned Judge as of the following date: May 8, 2015. Judicial Officer Thomas M Neuville Judge of District Court Electronically Signed: 05/08/2015 10:58 AM Sworn testimony has been given before the Judicial Officer by the following witnesses: State of Minnesota vs. Plaintiff Gordon James Bokman COUNTY OF RICE STATE OF MINNESOTA Defendant Clerk's Signature or File Stamp: RETURN OF SERVICE I hereby Certify and Return that I have served a copy of this Order of Detention upon the Defendant herein named. Signature of Authorized Service Agent: 6
Name: DOB: 12/17/1982 Address: Alias Names/DOB: SID: Fingerprints Needed: Fingerprinted: Handgun Permit: Driver's License #: Alcohol Concentration: DEFENDANT FACT SHEET Gordon James Bokman 1230 2nd Ave NW MN06084702 Yes Yes No N5341163798712 (MN) 7
STATUTE AND OFFENSE GRID Cnt Nbr Statute Type Offense Date(s) Statute Nbrs and Descriptions Offense Level MOC GOC Controlling Agencies Case Numbers 1 Charge 5/6/2015 152.024.1(1) Felony DG2C8 N MN0660100 15005605 Drugs - 4th Degree - Sale - Schedule 1, 2, 3 but Not Marijuana Penalty 5/6/2015 152.024.3(b) Drugs - 4th Degree - Sale or Possession - Subsequent Conviction - Penalty-1-30 Yrs Commit Felony DG2C8 N MN0660100 15005605 2 Charge 5/6/2015 152.025.2(a)(1) Drugs - 5th Degree - Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 - Not Small Amount Marijuana Penalty 5/6/2015 152.025.2(b) Drugs - 5th Degree - Possession - Subsequent Conviction - Penalty Felony DH540 N MN0660100 15005605 Felony DH540 N MN0660100 15005605 3 Charge 5/6/2015 152.137.2(a)(4) Drugs - Store Meth Paraphernalia in the Presence of Child or Vulnerable Adult Felony DL4C0 N MN0660100 15005605 Penalty 5/6/2015 152.137.3 Drugs - Meth Related Crimes Involving Children / Vulnerable Adults - Felony Penalty Felony DL4C0 N MN0660100 15005605 4 Charge 5/6/2015 609.378.1(a)(2) Neglect Child-Knowingly Permit Physical/Sex Abuse Penalty 5/6/2015 609.378.1(a)(2) Neglect Child-Knowingly Permit Physical/Sex Abuse Gross Misdemeanor Gross Misdemeanor DL4C0 N MN0660100 15005605 DL4C0 N MN0660100 15005605 8