Man found with weapons, drugs

Published 11:03am Monday, December 31, 2012

A Montana man was arrested in Fergus Falls for carrying drugs and weapons after police almost gave him a ride Sunday.

Police received reports that a vehicle was stuck behind a house on the 2400 block of West Oak Street. Officers were going to give the driver of the vehicle, Sean James Youpee, 25, of Poplar, Montana a ride but performed a pat search before allowing him to get into the squad car.

It was found that Youpee had possession of a knife, switchblade, loaded gun, marijuana and methamphenamine.

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