Anthony Joseph Thompson Arrested in Becker County for DWI and Major Drug Possession Charges

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Anthony Joseph Thompson, 39, was arrested on February 7, 2025, and is currently being held without bail at Becker County Jail on multiple serious charges, including DWI and felony-level drug possession involving fentanyl and heroin.

Charge Details:

1. Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance (Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(2))
2. Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle with Any Amount of a Schedule I/II Drug (excluding cannabis/hemp) (Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(7))
3. Drugs – 2nd Degree – Possess 6 grams or more; 50 dosage units or more of fentanyl or heroin (Minnesota Statute 152.022.2(a)(3))
4. Drugs – 3rd Degree – Possess 3 grams or more of heroin, or 5 grams/25 dosage units of fentanyl (Minnesota Statute 152.023.2(a)(2))

Legal Consequences:

• DWI with Controlled Substances (Gross Misdemeanor):
  • Up to 1 year in jail,
  • Fines up to $3,000,
  • License suspension and potential vehicle forfeiture.
• Second-Degree Drug Possession (6+ grams fentanyl/heroin) (Felony):
  • Up to 25 years in prison,
  • Fines up to $500,000, and
  • Mandatory minimum sentences for repeat offenders.
• Third-Degree Drug Possession (3+ grams heroin, 5+ grams fentanyl) (Felony):
  • Up to 20 years in prison,
  • Fines up to $250,000, and
  • Possible supervised release or probation conditions.

Given the severity of the drug possession charges, Thompson faces significant legal consequences if convicted. Fentanyl-related charges carry strict penalties due to the opioid epidemic and Minnesota’s enhanced sentencing laws for controlled substances.

Thompson remains in custody without bail, awaiting a District Court hearing, where a judge will determine further legal action.

I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me.

Inmate Details:

• Name: Anthony Joseph Thompson
• Age: 39
• Booking Date: February 7, 2025
• Jail: Becker County Jail
• Charges:
  • DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance (GM {169A.20.1(2)})
  • DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle with Any Amount of a Schedule I/II Drug (excluding cannabis/hemp) (GM {169A.20.1(7)})
  • Second-Degree Drug Possession – 6+ grams fentanyl/heroin (F {152.022.2(a)(3)})
  • Third-Degree Drug Possession – 3+ grams heroin, 5+ grams fentanyl (F {152.023.2(a)(2)})
• Bail Amount: $0.00
• Court Date: Pending
• Court Branch: District Court