Bemidji Fentanyl Case Leads to Felony Charge

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Jessica Ann Johnson faces a felony drug-related charge in Beltrami County.

The case follows a child protection investigation tied to an incident reported on July 5, 2026.

Prosecutors allege Johnson knowingly stored a chemical substance in the presence of a child.

The allegations are detailed in Beltrami County District Court file 04-CR-26-1603.

Video Reviewed During Child Protection Case

Bemidji police began reviewing the matter on July 7, according to the criminal complaint.

Investigators reported finding a video involving Johnson and another adult identified as B.S.

The complaint says a very young child was seated nearby in a stroller.

Investigators said the video showed both adults using a lighter to heat material on foil.

The complaint also says both adults were seen with a pipe near the child.

B.S. told investigators that fentanyl was her preferred drug, according to court records.

She also said she believed fentanyl was being used during the July 5 incident.

Johnson later spoke with investigators after receiving a Miranda warning.

Police asked where the fentanyl involved in the incident had come from.

Johnson allegedly told investigators that B.S. brought the fentanyl.

The complaint does not accuse the child of handling the substance.

However, prosecutors allege drug-related activity occurred while the child was nearby.

TRF News is not identifying the child because of the child’s age.

Johnson is charged under Minnesota’s law addressing drug-related conduct around children.

The cited subsection concerns knowingly storing a chemical substance where a child is present.

The probable-cause section separately describes alleged fentanyl use near the child.

The complaint lists a maximum sentence of five years in prison.

It also lists a possible fine of up to $10,000.

The case was filed with an order of detention in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.

Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt.

Johnson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.