Mandan man, woman plead not guilty to McLean County drug charges

Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A pair of former California residents who were reportedly living in Mandan pleaded not guilty to McLean County drug charges stemming from a September traffic stop on U.S. Highway 83. Michelle Moyer and Javier Ramirez Jr. were traveling north on the highway when the vehicle they were in was stopped for an equipment violation, according to an affidavit. The document states Moyer was driving a vehicle she reportedly described as a rental but was unable to produce a rental agreement or supporting documents. McLean County sheriff's deputies reportedly detected the odor of marijuana, and Ramirez reportedly admitted to the presence of controlled substances inside a black bag inside the vehicle, according to the affidavit. People are also reading… City and state leader and legendary entertainer Bill Sorensen dies UPDATE: Wells County man, woman killed in crash involving semi identified Fargo woman pleads not guilty to Burleigh County drug, escape charges Ballot mix-up prevents some Bismarck voters from voting in District 7 race Hundreds of North Dakota deer hunters request license refunds McKenzie County woman pleads not guilty to charge stemming from death of her daughter Morton County man sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to meth trafficking charges Both North Dakota constitutional ballot measures fail on Election Night UPDATE: Bismarck Public Schools’ $116.5M bond fails, falling short of 60% approval RFK Jr. in Bismarck: Indian Health Service hospitals will follow new dietary guidelines LaCoe, Munson, Splonskowski win Burleigh County Commission seats Bismarck man sentenced to prison after probation search reveals cocaine Adams County man faces federal charges accusing him of sex crimes involving underage girls Bismarck school superintendent discusses teacher shortages LIVE UPDATE: Tracking today's election in ND -- Fedorchak wins North Dakota U.S. House race Investigators searching the vehicle reportedly discovered roughly 39 grams or 1.40 ounces of a substance that was identified as fentanyl inside a clear plastic bag that had been sealed with duct tape, as well as half an ounce or more than 14 grams of meth inside another clear plastic bag that had been vacuum-sealed, according to the affidavit. Officers also found marijuana weighing a total of three-fourths of an ounce and drug paraphernalia, including a glass pipe commonly used to ingest controlled substances, according to law enforcement. The affidavit states Ramirez reportedly admitted to smoking marijuana in the car but told deputies the fentanyl and meth were Moyer's property. Moyer, 40, and Ramirez, 41, are each charged with possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a controlled substance — fentanyl, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. They are also charged with possession of meth and drug paraphernalia. Those charges are classified as misdemeanors in Moyer's case and carry maximum sentences of nearly a year in jail each. In Ramirez's case, the meth and paraphernalia charges are classified as felonies carrying maximum sentences of five years in prison apiece because they represent a second or greater offense. Both are also charged with possession of marijuana, an infraction carrying a maximum fine of $1,000 but no jail time. A joint trial is scheduled to begin on Jan. 28. reach Brad Nygaard at 701250-8260 or [email protected] 0 Comments Love 0 Funny 0 Wow 0 Sad 0 Angry 0 Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy .