Crookston Woman Faces 8 Felony Meth Charges

Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — Kassandra Markey Pylka faces eight felony drug charges in Polk County District Court.

Prosecutors allege Pylka participated in repeated methamphetamine sales between January and April 2026.

The case includes an aggravated first-degree controlled substance charge.

That charge carries the most serious possible sentence in the complaint.

Court records say investigators used controlled purchases, undercover work, surveillance, and laboratory testing.

Controlled Buys Alleged in Crookston

The complaint links Pylka to several alleged methamphetamine transactions involving Glen Michael Carter.

Investigators say controlled purchases occurred during February and March at locations in Crookston.

One February transaction allegedly involved 4.313 grams of methamphetamine.

Another transaction produced 15.874 grams after laboratory testing, according to the complaint.

Court records also describe a March transaction involving 7.047 grams.

Prosecutors allege Pylka personally transferred methamphetamine during several controlled purchases.

The complaint also describes trips from Crookston into North Dakota to obtain methamphetamine.

Investigators allege Carter and Pylka traveled to Fargo on April 23 after receiving money for four ounces.

Authorities stopped them after their return to Crookston, according to court records.

A vehicle search allegedly found suspected methamphetamine inside the center console.

Investigators reported about 123 grams with packaging before laboratory testing.

The laboratory confirmed 55.983 grams from two of four submitted bags.

A purse associated with Pylka allegedly contained a digital scale and a bag with residue.

Pylka allegedly told investigators she helped deliver methamphetamine five or more times.

She also allegedly admitted traveling with Carter during earlier trips to obtain methamphetamine.

Prosecutors charged Pylka with aggravated first-degree controlled substance crime.

They allege the broader activity involved at least 100 grams of methamphetamine.

The complaint cites interstate transfers and at least three separate transactions as aggravating factors.

That count carries between 86 months and 40 years in prison.

It also carries a possible fine of up to $1 million.

Other counts include first-, second-, and third-degree controlled substance offenses.

Pylka also faces a conspiracy charge tied to alleged methamphetamine trafficking.

Another felony alleges drug paraphernalia was stored in a residence where a child lived.

Public case information is available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The case is filed under Polk County court file number 60-CR-26-992.

The charges and supporting statements are allegations and do not establish guilt.

Pylka is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.