Commander Jay Salzer advised that on April 24th, 2020, the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task force executed a search warrant reference the distribution of methamphetamine in Central Minnesota.
Within the past several months, Investigators from the Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task force learned that Robert Virnig, 38years old from Hillman Mn, was suspected of distributing large quantities of methamphetamine throughout Central Minnesota.
On April 24th, 2020. The Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force executed a search warrant at Robert Virnigs residence located in the 37000 block of Skyview Road, Hillman Mn, in Morrison County. CMVOTF made entry to the property along with the assistance of the Morrison County’s Swat Team. Investigators located just over 2 pounds of methamphetamine, a small amount of cocaine, numerous controlled pills, a small indoor marijuana grow, and other items associated with the distribution of controlled substance. Robert Virnig was transported to Morrison County Jail where he is waiting charges on this case. More arrests are expected in association with this case. The Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force reminds the public to call their local Sheriff’s Department or Police Department if they suspect someone is selling or using controlled substances.
The Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force was assisted by the Morrison County Swat Team and the Morrison County Sheriff’s Department.
The Central Minnesota Violent Offender Task Force is comprised of Investigators from St. Cloud, and Sartell Police Departments and deputies from Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Todd and Morrison Counties.