Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Jason Brinkman was booked into the Pennington County Jail on August 24, 2026.
The jail record lists Brinkman’s status as “Hold.”
He faces one felony drug charge in District Court.
The case number is 2026004200.
The booking entry lists a bail or fine amount of $0.00.
That entry does not explain possible release conditions.
No court date was listed in the record provided.
Felony Drug Sale Charge Listed
The charge is fifth-degree sale of a controlled substance.
The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 1.
The jail description says the case involves a Schedule IV controlled substance mixture.
The record does not identify the specific substance.
Minnesota Statute 152.025 addresses Schedule IV controlled-substance sale crimes.
Under the statute, a conviction can bring up to five years in prison.
The law also allows a fine of up to $10,000.
Those penalties are possible statutory maximums.
Jason Brinkman — Pennington County Jail booking image
Those penalties do not predict the outcome of Brinkman’s case.
The booking record does not provide details about the alleged sale.
It does not list the location of the alleged offense.
The record also does not describe evidence connected to the charge.
More information may become available through future court filings.
Brinkman Remains Listed on Hold
The custody record lists Brinkman at 5 feet, 8 inches tall.
His listed weight is 150 pounds.
The record lists brown hair and brown eyes.
These details come from the jail booking entry.
The Pennington County inmate search provides public custody information.
Jail records can change as a person moves through the court process.
The Minnesota Judicial Branch also provides access to public court records.
Court filings may later include charging documents and hearing dates.
A jail booking is not a finding of guilt.
A criminal charge remains an allegation until resolved in court.
Brinkman is entitled to the presumption of innocence.
TRF News will follow public records for significant updates in the case.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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