On Friday, October 1, 2021, at approximately 1:24 am, Lake Hallie Police Officers responded to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel, 12858 26th Avenue, Lake Hallie, for a report of a suspicious vehicle parked by the dumpsters. Upon arrival, Officers observed a male, identified as Dustin Baskin (36 years old) of Eau Claire, passed out in the driver’s seat.
Officers contacted Baskin and had him exit the vehicle to be detained upon observing suspected marijuana on the front passenger seat. Officers conducted a vehicle search which revealed a black portable safe box containing two gem pack bags with over 15 grams of suspected methamphetamine, a black scale, and drug paraphernalia. Officers seized additional suspected methamphetamine, suspected marijuana, a small canister of OC spray, and drug paraphernalia from the vehicle. A total of approximately 30 grams of suspected methamphetamine was seized.
Baskin was arrested for Possession of THC – felony charged due to previous convictions, Possession of Methamphetamine with intent to manufacture/deliver >10 -<50 grams, Possession of Methamphetamine paraphernalia, Felon in possession of OC spray, two counts of Felony Bail Jumping, one count of Misdemeanor Bail Jumping and Operating While Criminally Revoked. Baskin was transported to the Chippewa County Jail.
