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Emmet County Traffic Stop Results In Arrest Of Spirit Lake Man

July 20, 2023 Steve Schwaller

(Estherville)– A traffic stop early this past Saturday in Emmet county resulted in the arrest of a Spirit Lake man.

The Sheriff’s Office says a deputy pulled over a vehicle for a traffic violation and found an open container of alcohol. A subsequent search of the vehicle turned up a controlled substance and drug paraphernalia.

The driver, 36-year-old William Tuel, was charged with possession of a controlled substance…1st offense…methampetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia and interference with official acts.