Thief River Falls: Kelsey Sanborn Faces Drug Charges

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Kelsey Sanborn was booked into the Pennington County Jail on August 21, 2026.

Public jail records list two charges against Sanborn under case number 24023049.

One charge involves an alleged second-degree controlled substance sale offense.

The second charge involves allegedly introducing drug or alcohol contraband into a correctional facility.

The case is listed for District Court.

Second-Degree Drug Sale Charge

The felony charge cites Minnesota Statute 152.022, subdivision 1(5).

The law covers certain sales involving Schedule I or II narcotic drugs and people under age 18.

The provision includes selling any amount of a qualifying drug to someone under 18.

It also covers conspiring with or employing someone under 18 to unlawfully sell the substance.

The jail record does not explain which part of the statute prosecutors allege applies.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 152.022 for the full law.

Kelsey Sanborn booking photo — Pennington County Jail

The booking information does not identify the controlled substance allegedly involved.

No quantity of an alleged drug appears in the public record.

Sanborn also faces a gross misdemeanor charge under Minnesota Statute 641.165, subdivision 2(a).

The statute addresses unauthorized contraband in jails, lockups, and correctional facilities.

Contraband under the law includes controlled substances and certain alcoholic beverages.

The law covers introducing contraband or possessing it inside a qualifying facility.

The booking record does not identify what alleged contraband was involved.

It also does not describe how the item allegedly entered the facility.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 641.165 for the complete law.

Sanborn’s custody date is listed as August 21.

The booking record lists a height of 5 feet, 3 inches and weight of 120 pounds.

The record lists brown hair and hazel eyes.

The listed bail or fine amount is $0.00.

No court date appears in the information provided.

Readers can visit the Pennington County Corrections website for official jail information.

A jail booking does not establish guilt or prove that a crime occurred.

The charges against Sanborn remain allegations unless admitted or proven in court.

Future court filings may provide additional details about both allegations.

Readers can search Minnesota Court Records Online for available public records.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.