Garden City woman arrested after drug discovery
WORTHINGTON -- A Garden City woman was arrested Thursday after marijuana, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia were allegedly discovered in her vehicle.
Davida Depyper, 56, is facing two felony fifth-degree drug possession of not a small amount; misdemeanor possession of a synthetic cannabinoid; misdemeanor fourth-degree DWI — operate motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance; and petty misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.
The charges stem from a Feb. 1 traffic stop by a Nobles County Sheriff’s deputy after witnessing Depyper weaving on Interstate 90.
According to the criminal complaint, upon contact, the deputy immediately observed a green leafy substance on the floor of Depyper’s car and three marijuana cigarettes in the ashtray. The deputy also smelled a marijuana and methamphetamine odor coming from the vehicle and detailed how Depyper exhibited behavior consistent with someone that had recently used a controlled substance.
The deputy allegedly discovered various drug paraphernalia in the passenger compartment of the vehicle and .6 grams of a crystalline substance that field tested positive for methamphetamine, the complaint states.
In a post-arrest interview, Depyper said she had not smoked meth in eight years but that she had received some that day.
If convicted one of the felony-level charges, Depyper faces a maximum sentence of five years imprisonment, a $10,000 fine or both. Her bail was set at $1,500 with conditions of $15,000 without.
Her initial appearance in Nobles County District Court is scheduled for Feb. 13.
