Fergus Falls Man Held on Felony Drug Charge
FERGUS FALLS (trfnews.i234.me) — William Gilbert Romo, 53, remains listed at the Otter Tail County Jail.
The county roster shows Romo was booked on June 6, 2026.
His booking number is 002600000498.
The roster lists one active felony controlled substance charge.
The charge cites Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 2(a)(1).
Fifth-Degree Drug Charge
The allegation involves fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance.
The cited law covers substances classified under Schedules I, II, III, or IV.
It can also cover controlled substance residue found inside drug paraphernalia.
The public roster does not identify the substance allegedly involved.
It also does not state the alleged amount or describe any paraphernalia.
No details about the reported investigation appear in the jail entry.
The roster also does not list the location of the alleged offense.
Possible Penalties Depend on the Case
Minnesota law provides different penalties for fifth-degree possession cases.
Certain first-time cases involving very small amounts may be gross misdemeanors.
Other convictions can bring up to five years in prison.
The maximum fine under that provision is $10,000.
The jail roster currently classifies Romo’s listed charge as a felony.
The final charge level remains subject to court filings and judicial action.
A jail classification does not determine the outcome of a criminal case.
No Bond Amount Shown
No bond amount appears beside Romo’s entry on the supplied roster.
That does not establish whether release terms were unavailable.
A judge may set or change the bond during later court proceedings.
Official court orders control release conditions and future hearing dates.
Readers can review the Otter Tail County custody list for updates.
The county says its public roster is updated every two hours.
Officials also warn that online custody information may be incomplete.
The full Minnesota fifth-degree drug statute is available online.
Public filings may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.
The listed charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt.
Romo is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.