# Troy Sorensen faces new charges after home search

> Troy Sorensen, a Gardner man charged in a Moorhead shotgun incident, now faces drug and child neglect charges after a home search.
- Title: Troy Sorensen faces new charges after home search | Shortify
- Summary: Troy Sorensen, a Gardner man charged in a Moorhead shotgun incident, now faces drug and child neglect charges after a home search. Troy Sorensen, 41, faces…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/23/man-charged-moorhead-shotgun-case-now-faces-drug-child-neglect-charges-north-dakota
- Published: 2026-09-23T16:26:29.589+00:00
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- Topics: troy sorensen, gardner, cass county, child neglect, endangerment, methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, north dakota, news, local
## Troy Sorensen charged in Moorhead incident
Troy Sorensen, 41, is now facing four additional felony charges including child neglect and endangerment after a home search found methamphetamine, marijuana, and unsanitary conditions.
## Sorensen faces second drug offenses
Sorensen is charged with second-offense possession of methamphetamine and second-offense possession of drug paraphernalia, according to Cass County District Court filings.
## Child welfare report led to search
A child welfare report prompted a home visit that found unsanitary living conditions, including inoperable plumbing, and drug paraphernalia accessible to Sorensen’s children.
## Home search uncovered drugs and ammo
Deputies found methamphetamine, marijuana, drug paraphernalia, and ammunition throughout Sorensen’s home, some accessible to children and some in a locked drawer.
## Sorensen claims recent drug use
Sorensen told investigators the methamphetamine belonged to him and that he had used it as recently as the weekend before the search, saying he was under the influence while caring for his children.
## Children placed in protective custody
All three children were placed in protective custody and given to relatives due to the home’s condition and Sorensen’s arrest.
## Key takeaway

Troy Sorensen, 41, faces four new felony charges including child neglect and endangerment following a home search that found drugs and unsanitary conditions.