Thief River Falls: Jessica Johnson Booked on Drug Charge

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Jessica Johnson was booked into the Pennington County Jail on August 26, 2026.

Jail records list one felony drug-related charge against Johnson. The case is listed under number 26012289.

Felony Meth Exposure Charge Listed

The charge cites Minnesota Statute 152.137, subdivision 2(b).

The statute covers methamphetamine exposure involving children or vulnerable adults.

According to the jail record, Johnson is accused of causing or permitting such exposure.

The record does not provide details about the alleged incident.

It does not identify where the alleged conduct happened. It also does not state when investigators say the conduct occurred.

Johnson was listed on a hold at the Pennington County Jail. The jail record shows a bail or fine amount of $0.00.

That figure is listed in the custody record. The record does not explain whether a separate bail decision has been made.

Jessica Johnson booking image. Source: Pennington County Jail.

The case is assigned to District Court. No court date was shown in the jail information provided to TRF News.

Minnesota law says a violation of Section 152.137, subdivision 2, is a felony.

A conviction can carry up to five years in prison. The law also allows a fine of up to $10,000.

Those penalties apply only after a conviction.

Readers can review the law through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

The official state website provides the full text of Section 152.137.

More information about the jail is available from the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office.

The correctional facility is in Thief River Falls.

Public court information may also become available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The state court system provides access to many district court records.

The custody listing alone does not establish guilt. A criminal charge is an allegation.

Johnson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Additional court filings could provide more details about the case.

TRF News will continue to follow public court records as information becomes available.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.