Polk County: Kamau Thomas Booked on Felony Drug Charge

POLK COUNTY, MN (northwestmnnow.com) – A 31-year-old man was listed in Polk County Jail booking records on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

Kamau Domonic Thomas faces a felony third-degree controlled substance allegation involving methamphetamine or amphetamine.

The listed offense involves alleged possession of a controlled substance within a protected zone under Minnesota law.

These protected areas include school zones, public parks, public housing zones, and drug treatment facilities.

Polk County Jail Booking Details

According to the supplied jail information, Thomas was booked on October 15, 2026.

The record identifies his date of birth as August 25, 1995, making him 31 years old.

The listed offense falls under Minnesota Statute 152.023, subdivision 2(a)(6).

The jail information classifies the offense as a felony involving third-degree controlled substance possession.

However, the record does not identify the exact location of the alleged drug possession.

It also does not specify whether the reported incident involved a school, park, public housing area, or treatment facility.

The amount of the suspected controlled substance was not included in the available information.

Understanding Minnesota’s Protected Drug Zones

Minnesota law places additional restrictions on certain controlled substances in areas where children and other vulnerable residents may be present.

These locations include designated school zones, park zones, public housing zones, and drug treatment facilities.

Under the cited statute, possessing a mixture containing methamphetamine or amphetamine in these locations can qualify as third-degree drug possession.

The specific provision does not require prosecutors to establish a minimum drug weight.

However, prosecutors must prove the required elements of the offense before a conviction can occur.

The booking record does not explain how authorities discovered the suspected drugs.

It also does not indicate whether laboratory testing confirmed the substance involved.

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

Possible Penalties for Third-Degree Drug Possession

Third-degree controlled substance possession is classified as a felony under Minnesota law.

A conviction under the cited statute can carry up to 20 years in prison.

The law also allows a maximum fine of $250,000.

These penalties are statutory maximums and do not indicate what sentence Thomas might receive.

Actual sentencing depends on the circumstances, applicable guidelines, and court decisions.

The available booking information does not establish whether Thomas has been convicted of any offense.

Court Proceedings and Case Status

The supplied record does not include a bail amount, release date, or scheduled court hearing.

It also does not identify the arresting agency or describe the circumstances leading to Thomas’s booking.

Additional information may become available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The reported booking does not confirm Thomas’s current custody status.

A jail booking is not proof of guilt, and the listed offense remains an allegation.

Thomas is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Northwest MN Now News will continue reporting verified developments as additional information becomes available.

I’m David Keller reporting for Northwest MN Now News.