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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
City of Duluth - Police Department
Mike Ceynowa, Chief of Police
2030 North Arlington Avenue • Duluth, Minnesota 55811 • www.duluthmn.gov
For more information contact:
Public Information Officer, Mattie Hjelseth at (218) 730-5434 or mhjelseth@duluthmn.gov
DATE: 10/7/2026
SUBJECT: Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force Execute Search Warrant
BY: Mattie Hjelseth, Duluth Police Department Public Information Officer

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CASE NO.: 26149644
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Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force Execute Search Warrant

At approximately 10:50 a.m., Wednesday, October 7, members of the Lake Superior Violent Offender Task Force (LSVOTF) and partner agencies executed a search warrant on 42-year-old Raymond Bowser, his vehicle, and his residence. During the execution of the search warrant, Investigators seized approximately 19.15 grams of fentanyl, 3.8 grams of methamphetamine, U.S. currency, and additional evidence consistent with distribution of controlled substances. He was lodged on at the St. Louis County Jail for pending charges of First Degree Sale of Fentanyl, and more. Bowser is a career criminal and was currently on federal parole from a prior federal conviction for Distribution of Fentanyl. Good work to LSVOTF for safely arresting Bowser and holding him accountable for continuing to victimize members of our community!

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