Joshua Kingbird Booked on Felony Drug Charge in Beltrami

BELTRAMI COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Joshua Kingbird appears in Beltrami County Jail records with a felony third-degree controlled substance possession allegation.

According to the jail roster, Kingbird’s custody date was October 18, 2026.

The listed offense involves possession of certain controlled substances in a school, park, or public housing zone.

The charge is classified as a felony under Minnesota law.

Felony Drug Possession Allegation Listed

The Beltrami County Jail record identifies one felony drug-related entry associated with Kingbird.

The offense description references possession of a Schedule I or II narcotic, LSD, MDA, or MDMA in a designated school, park, or public housing zone.

The allegation is listed under Minnesota Statute 152.023, subdivision 2(a)(4).

The jail’s case reference number is 26016938.

However, the supplied booking record does not identify the specific controlled substance allegedly involved.

It also does not provide the alleged quantity or the circumstances surrounding the investigation.

Beltrami County Jail Booking Details

Jail records list October 18, 2026, as Kingbird’s custody date.

The booking identifies Kingbird as five feet, ten inches tall and weighing approximately 185 pounds.

The record also lists black hair and brown eyes.

The displayed bail or fine amount is $0.00.

That figure does not necessarily indicate that Kingbird is eligible for release without posting bail.

District Court is identified as the court branch associated with the charge.

Joshua Kingbird Booking Photograph

Understanding Third-Degree Drug Possession

Minnesota law provides enhanced criminal penalties for certain controlled substance possession offenses.

Under Minnesota Statute 152.023, third-degree controlled substance offenses can involve specific drug types, quantities, or locations.

The subsection identified in Kingbird’s booking concerns qualifying controlled substances in designated school, park, or public housing zones.

These location-based provisions address certain drug possession offenses occurring within areas defined by state law.

However, the booking record does not identify which type of zone is involved in Kingbird’s allegation.

It also does not establish whether the alleged offense occurred near a school, park, or public housing facility.

Details of the Investigation Remain Limited

The supplied jail information does not describe the circumstances leading to Kingbird’s custody.

No traffic stop, search warrant, police investigation, or other specific incident is described.

The record also does not identify whether law enforcement recovered suspected controlled substances or conducted laboratory testing.

Those details would require a criminal complaint or supporting investigative records.

No additional charges appear in the supplied booking information.

Court Proceedings and Case Status

The jail roster identifies District Court as the court branch but does not provide an upcoming hearing date.

The supplied information also does not establish whether a separate criminal complaint has been filed.

No final disposition or release date appears in the record.

Readers can search public court information through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Additional booking information may be available through the Beltrami County Jail inmate system.

A jail booking does not establish criminal guilt.

Kingbird is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.