Published: November 12th, 2026.
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, MN - A Lakeville woman is facing four felony drug charges in Dakota County following an investigation by Inver Grove Heights police that allegedly uncovered methamphetamine, fentanyl, drug paraphernalia and evidence of narcotics sales at a local hotel.
Mikayla Jelee Rozema has been charged with second-degree controlled substance sale, third-degree controlled substance possession and two counts of fifth-degree controlled substance possession, according to a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County District Court.
The charges stem from two encounters with law enforcement in May 2026, during which investigators allegedly recovered a combined 11.3 grams of methamphetamine and multiple packages of suspected fentanyl.
According to the criminal complaint, the investigation began May 21, 2026, when an Inver Grove Heights police officer received information that Rozema was operating a vehicle despite having her Minnesota driving privileges canceled as inimical to public safety.
The officer located Rozema's vehicle in Inver Grove Heights, confirmed the status of her driving privileges and conducted a traffic stop.
During the encounter, Rozema allegedly provided another person's name and denied her identity when questioned. After being placed under arrest, officers searched Rozema and reportedly discovered a container holding 3.9 grams of a crystalline substance that preliminarily tested positive for methamphetamine.
Officers also reported finding drug paraphernalia and a large amount of cash.
On May 25, police received an anonymous tip alleging Rozema was staying at an Inver Grove Heights hotel and had recently obtained quantities of methamphetamine and fentanyl that she intended to sell.
Investigators subsequently confirmed with hotel staff that Rozema had rented the room identified in the tip since May 23.
On May 28, at approximately 1:16 p.m., Inver Grove Heights police executed a search warrant at the hotel room.
Although the room was unoccupied when officers arrived, investigators reported discovering 20 individually wrapped foil packages containing a white powdery substance inside a coat pocket in a closet.
Two packages were preliminarily tested and indicated the presence of fentanyl. Investigators estimated that the 20 packages contained approximately two grams of the substance in total.
According to the complaint, officers believed the individual packaging was consistent with narcotics distribution.
Investigators also located a notepad containing what appeared to be records of money owed. Rozema later allegedly acknowledged providing narcotics to another individual who had not yet paid her.
When Rozema returned to the hotel, officers arrested her and conducted an interview after advising her of her Miranda rights.
During the interview, Rozema allegedly admitted obtaining methamphetamine from another person, being supplied the drugs on credit and receiving instructions regarding the price at which they should be sold.
The complaint states Rozema also admitted selling methamphetamine from the hotel room.
Police searched a purse Rozema had been carrying and reportedly recovered a digital scale, packaging materials, drug paraphernalia and approximately 7.4 grams of suspected methamphetamine.
Combined with the 3.9 grams recovered during the May 21 traffic stop, investigators reported seizing approximately 11.3 grams of suspected methamphetamine.
Additional suspected fentanyl and drug-related materials were reportedly recovered from the hotel room.
Investigators subsequently conducted a forensic examination of Rozema's cellphone, which allegedly revealed messages exchanged between May 24 and May 28 discussing the availability of suspected narcotics.
According to the complaint, one message from an unidentified individual referenced people looking for drugs, to which Rozema allegedly responded that she had "up," a term investigators associated with methamphetamine.
Police also reported finding notes on the phone that appeared to reference drug quantities and pricing.
Investigators cited the messages, suspected narcotics, packaging materials and Rozema's alleged statements as evidence supporting the drug-related charges.
Rozema's most serious charge, second-degree controlled substance crime involving the sale of 10 grams or more of methamphetamine within a 90-day period, carries a maximum statutory sentence of 25 years in prison and a $500,000 fine under Minnesota Statute 152.022.
The third-degree controlled substance possession charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine under Minnesota Statute 152.023.
Rozema also faces two fifth-degree controlled substance possession charges involving alleged fentanyl possession on May 21 and May 28. Each count carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine under Minnesota Statute 152.025.
The charges are allegations, and Rozema is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.