Patrick Norman RieckJohn Christian Zastrow Patrick Norman Rieck, 34, of Minneapolis (formerly of Chanhassen), and John Christian Zastrow, 33, also of Minneapolis, have been arrested and charged for felony level drug crimes, according to a Carver County Sheriff’s Office press release.

The arrests were made by the Southwest Metro Drug Task Force and Scott and Carver County Sheriff’s Office deputies.

On Nov. 19 officers stopped a motor vehicle on northbound Interstate 35W at Scott County Road 2 in New Market Township. The vehicle was being driven by Rieck. The lone passenger in the vehicle was identified as Zastrow, the release stated.

A certified drug handler and canine were called to the scene of the traffic stop. The canine alerted to the presence of drugs after sniffing the exterior of the Rieck’s vehicle. Officers searched the vehicle and allegedly located two large bags in the trunk of the vehicle.

The bags allegedly contained 17 one-gallon size zip-loc baggies containing suspected hallucinogenic “magic” mushrooms. The substance weighed 3,732 grams or slightly over 8 pounds. The estimated street value of the suspected drugs is $46,000.

Both Rieck and Rastrow were arrested and charged in Scott County District Court for first-degree drug possession and sale of a controlled substance, and importing controlled substances across a state border into Minnesota, the release stated. All charges are felony crimes punishable up to 86 months in prison.

Anyone with information on drug-related matters is encouraged to call the Drug Task Force at (952) 361-6900. Or contact the Carver County Sheriff’s office at 952-361-1212. After hours call (952) 361-1231. To remain anonymous, leave a message on the TIP line at (952) 361-1224.