Pennington County DWI, Drug Charges Filed Against Woman

Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Pennington County woman is facing two gross misdemeanor charges after being booked into the Pennington County Jail, according to jail and court records.

Sherry Ganser was taken into custody on July 24, 2026. She remains listed as being held at the Pennington County Jail. Jail records showed no bail amount at the time of booking, and no court date had been scheduled.

Charges Filed

According to District Court records, Ganser is charged with driving while impaired under the influence of a controlled substance. The charge is filed under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(2) and is classified as a gross misdemeanor.

She also faces a gross misdemeanor charge of fifth-degree drug possession. The complaint alleges possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance, or drug paraphernalia with residual amounts, excluding cannabis or hemp. That charge is filed under Minnesota Statute 152.025.2(1).

Case Information

The case is filed under Case No. 57CR24225 and will be heard in Minnesota District Court. A future court appearance is expected once the court schedules the case.

At the time of the jail listing, the reported bail amount was $0.00. Court records did not list additional hearing information.

Inmate Mugshot

Sherry Ganser

What Happens Next

Criminal charges are allegations. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.

Additional information about Minnesota criminal statutes is available from the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes.

Court calendars and case updates can be found through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

Authorities have not released additional details about the events that led to the arrest. More information may become available as the case moves through the court process.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.