Two individuals were sentenced for drug possession charges in different cases on Thursday in Mower County District Court.

Jean Michael Miranda-Sanchez, 25, of Austin was sentenced to 10 years of probation for felony second-degree possession of 25 grams or more of cocaine or methamphetamine. He received credit for 16 days served.

The charge was reduced from felony first-degree possession of 100 grams or more of methamphetamine as part of a plea agreement reached on Aug. 28, 2018. A charge of felony aggravated first-degree drugs-more than 100 grams of methamphetamine-two aggravating factors was dismissed as part of the same agreement.

Judge Kevin Siefken issued the sentence.

A police report states Miranda-Sanchez was arrested, along with Rodolfo Alonso Portillo, 32, of Rochester, on May 10, 2018, after police observed them picking up a package that contained five pounds of methamphetamine and one pound of cocaine from an Austin residence.

The Minneapolis-Saint Paul Police Department, Southeast Minnesota Violent Crime Enforcement Team, Austin Police Department and Mower County Sheriff’s Office conducted a joint operation after the MSP Airport Police intercepted the drugs, which came from California, at the Minneapolis-Saint Paul Airport.

The drugs were delivered to an East Oakland Avenue address, where Portillo and Miranda-Sanchez picked up the package. Police stopped their vehicle and arrested them.

A narcotics investigator estimated the street value of the drugs, if sold in 1/8 ounce “eight balls,” was $100,000.

Portillo was charged with felony aggravated first-degree drugs-more than 100 grams of methamphetamine-two aggravating factors, felony first-degree possession of 100 grams or more of methamphetamine and felony first-degree drug possession of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine; however, all charges against him were dismissed on Tuesday.

In addition to probation, Miranda-Sanchez must also follow 15 conditions and pay $1,285 in fines and fees. Failure to follow the conditions could result in 48 months in prison.

Rocky Don Phathaem, 31, of Austin was sentenced to 10 years of probation for felony third-degree drugs-possess 10 grams or more of a narcotic drug other than heroin.

He received concurrent sentences or 107 days in jail and 90 days in jail for gross misdemeanor giving false name to peace officer and misdemeanor fourth-degree DWI-under the influence of a controlled substance, respectively; however, he received credit for time served on both charges.

Charges of felony fifth-degree drug possession, gross misdemeanor third-degree DWI-refuse to submit to chemical test of blood or urine as required by search warrant and misdemeanor driving after revocation were dismissed as part of a plea agreement reached on May 3.

Judge Kevin Siefken issued the sentences.

Court documents state a Minnesota State trooper was on patrol at 10:03 p.m. on Jan. 17 in Austin when he spotted a 2006 Toyota Camry driving north on Eighth Street Northeast that had no light illuminating the rear license plate. The trooper initiated a traffic stop in the 900 block of Fourth Avenue Northeast and asked the driver, later identified as Phathaem, for his license. Phathaem said he did not have his license and identified himself as “Anthony Ron Khaoone” with a date of birth of Aug. 16, 1989.

The trooper observed that Phathaem’s eyes were glossy and his speech was slurred. He also appeared very nervous. The trooper ran the identification information, which came back as “not on file.” An Austin police officer arrived on the scene to assist in identifying Phathaem, who gave the same name with a different date of birth. The information came back as someone with a driver’s license; however, Phathaem did not match the photograph on the license.

Believing Phathaem to be under the influence of a controlled substance, the trooper ordered him out of the vehicle and made him conduct four field sobriety tests, three of which he failed. After the tests were administered, the officer learned Phathaem’s true identity and placed him under arrest for an outstanding warrant on another charge.

A deputy arrived on scene and assisted in searching the Toyota. Law enforcement found 11.1 grams of methamphetamine and an ecstasy pill (MDMA).

A review of Phathaem’s criminal history shows a prior conviction for felony third-degree drugs-sale of a narcotic drug, for which he is currently on probation.

In addition to probation, Phathaem must follow 18 conditions and perform 80 hours of community service. Failure to follow the conditions could result in 33 months in prison.