Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Jesse Mark Alan Wheeler, 37, was booked into Pennington County custody on September 10, 2026.
The custody record lists two controlled substance charges against Wheeler. The most serious listed charge is a first-degree drug sale offense.
The record lists Wheeler’s inmate type as DOC/V. No detailed incident report was included with the booking information.
First-Degree Drug Sale Charge
Wheeler faces a charge under Minnesota Statute 152.021.1(1). The booking record lists the charge as a felony.
The allegation involves selling 17 grams or more of cocaine or methamphetamine within a 90-day period.
The custody listing does not state when the alleged sales occurred. It also does not identify any alleged buyers.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 152.021 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Third-Degree Possession Charge
Wheeler also faces a third-degree controlled substance charge under Minnesota Statute 152.023.2(a)(6).
The charge alleges possession of methamphetamine or amphetamine in a protected area.
Those areas can include certain school, park, or public housing zones under the cited statute.
The booking information does not identify the specific location connected with that allegation.
The supplied custody record also does not list a severity level beside the second charge.
The full third-degree controlled substance law is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Charges Remain Allegations
Wheeler’s booking does not establish guilt. The listed charges remain allegations unless proven in court.
The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office gives the same warning on its public in-custody search.
Formal charges and court filings may provide additional details about the allegations.
The available booking information does not include further details about the events leading to Wheeler’s custody.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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