Becker County: Tyler Merritt Faces 3 Felony Allegations

BECKER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Tyler Kim Merritt, 32, was booked into the Becker County Jail on October 13, 2026.

Jail records list three felony-level allegations involving controlled substances and firearms.

The entries include first-degree drug sales, second-degree drug possession, and unlawful firearm possession by a person with a qualifying conviction.

The drug allegations involve cocaine or methamphetamine and a firearm.

First-Degree Drug Sale Allegation

The most serious listed drug offense falls under Minnesota Statute 152.021, subdivision 1(2)(i).

The entry alleges the sale of at least 10 grams of cocaine or methamphetamine involving a firearm.

First-degree drug sales are classified as felonies under Minnesota law.

The booking record does not identify which controlled substance was allegedly involved.

It also does not describe any alleged transaction or identify the location of the incident.

Merritt also faces a listed second-degree drug possession allegation under Minnesota Statute 152.022, subdivision 2(a)(2)(i).

This entry involves possession of at least 10 grams of cocaine or methamphetamine and a firearm.

The offense is classified as a felony under Minnesota law.

The supplied record does not describe any drugs or firearms allegedly recovered by authorities.

The third entry cites Minnesota Statute 609.165, subdivision 1b(a).

This law restricts firearm and ammunition possession by people convicted of certain crimes of violence.

The booking description identifies the allegation as a firearm violation involving a person with a qualifying felony conviction.

The record does not identify the earlier conviction or provide further details about the firearm allegation.

The Becker County Jail booking record identifies Merritt as 32 years old.

His booking date is listed as October 13, 2026.

No estimated release date appears in the supplied information.

The record also does not provide a bail amount, court date, or criminal case number.

It does not identify the arresting agency or explain the circumstances leading to the booking.

Minnesota law establishes separate penalties for controlled substance sales, possession, and unlawful firearm possession.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 152.021 for first-degree controlled substance offenses.

Second-degree drug offenses are covered under Minnesota Statute 152.022.

Firearm restrictions involving certain felony convictions appear in Minnesota Statute 609.165.

Possible penalties depend on the proven offenses, sentencing laws, and court findings.

The supplied booking information does not confirm whether formal criminal charges have been filed in court.

It also does not show whether Merritt has entered a plea or received a court ruling.

Additional information may become available through future court proceedings.

Readers can search the Minnesota Court Records Online portal for publicly available case information.

The listed allegations do not establish guilt. Merritt is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.