Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) – On April 24, 2025, Robert Barrett Yahnke, born November 1, 1963, was arrested in Polk County, Minnesota, and charged with first-degree drug sale under Minnesota Statute § 152.021, subdivision 1(1). This statute pertains to the unlawful sale of 10 grams or more of methamphetamine within 90 days.
Under Minnesota law, a conviction for this offense carries a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $1,000,000. If the individual has a prior controlled substance conviction, the minimum sentence increases to 4 years, with a maximum of 40 years.
Yahnke is currently in custody at the Northwest Regional Corrections Center, awaiting further legal proceedings.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
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Minnesota Statute § 152.021, subdivision 1(1), defines first-degree drug sale as the unlawful sale of 10 grams or more of methamphetamine within 90 days.
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A first-degree drug sale conviction carries severe penalties, including up to 30 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $1,000,000.
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Repeat offenders face enhanced penalties, with a mandatory minimum sentence of 4 years and a maximum of 40 years.