Dwight David Shinaul,was charged with one count of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute the drug

Dwight David Shinaul, 28, of Brooklyn Park, was charged with one count of possession of cocaine with intent to distribute the drug, the office said.According to his indictment, Shinaul conspired with others to distribute more than 5 kilograms of cocaine between Jan. 1, 2007 and Aug. 26, 2008. Additionally on Aug. 26, 2008 he was in possession 500 or more grams with the intention to distribute it.
Officers attempted to stop Shinaul who was in his vehicle on Aug. 26 after he engaged in a drug transaction. He led police on a short chase before he was caught. Police saw him emptying his pockets of bags containing 79.7 grams of cocaine. Police recovered about $8,440 in cash from Shinaul's pocket, the complaint said.