Polk County Woman Faces Meth, False Name Charges

Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Jennifer Joy Olson faces two charges following an August traffic stop in rural Polk County.

Prosecutors charged Olson with gross misdemeanor fifth-degree controlled substance possession.

She also faces a misdemeanor charge for allegedly giving police a false name and birth date.

The alleged offenses happened on August 21, 2026.

Traffic Stop Begins Investigation

A Polk County deputy was traveling east on County Road 1 when a Chevrolet Equinox approached.

The deputy believed the vehicle was traveling above the posted speed limit.

A traffic stop followed, according to the criminal complaint.

Olson allegedly provided a name and birth date that did not match her identity.

Investigators said she spelled the name differently when asked several times.

Database searches using those spellings did not return a matching record.

The deputy then reviewed information from an earlier traffic stop involving the same vehicle.

That record identified Jennifer Joy Olson as a previous driver.

An earlier booking photograph also appeared to match the driver, according to prosecutors.

Police then searched Olson’s correct name and birth date.

The complaint says authorities found two active arrest warrants.

Her driver’s license was also listed as revoked.

Olson was arrested after authorities confirmed her identity.

Investigators searched the vehicle for identification after Olson’s arrest.

They found a driver’s license displaying Olson’s correct name and birth date.

Police also reported finding a bag containing a glass pipe with burned residue.

Four small bags containing a white crystal-like substance were also discovered.

The substance weighed approximately 0.14 grams, according to the complaint.

A field test indicated the substance contained methamphetamine.

Prosecutors allege Olson knowingly possessed the methamphetamine.

The complaint classifies that count as a gross misdemeanor.

It carries up to 364 days in jail and a $3,000 fine.

The false-name charge cites Minnesota Statute 609.506.

The charge alleges Olson gave false identifying information with intent to obstruct justice.

A misdemeanor can carry up to 90 days and a $1,000 fine.

Those general penalties are listed in Minnesota Statute 609.03.

The court file number is 60-CR-26-1238.

Public case information is available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The criminal complaint contains allegations and does not establish Olson’s guilt.

Olson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.