THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Cody Lee Wendell, 34, is listed in a Pennington County Jail booking entry involving two felony allegations.
The listed offenses include first-degree witness tampering and fifth-degree controlled substance possession.
The booking entry identifies Wendell’s inmate type as “PCSO.” Both charges carry an “F” classification, indicating felonies in the supplied information.
Wendell Listed on Felony Witness Tampering Charge
The first allegation involves witness tampering under Minnesota Statute 609.498, subdivision 1(f).
The law addresses intentionally causing or threatening injury in retaliation against someone who provided information about a crime.
It covers harm or threats against people or property during the period specified by law.
First-degree witness tampering is a felony in Minnesota.
A conviction can carry up to five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.
However, the supplied jail entry does not explain what allegedly happened.
It does not identify the person involved or describe any reported injuries or threats.
The listing also does not provide a date or location for the alleged incident.
Fifth-Degree Drug Possession Also Listed
Wendell also faces a listed controlled substance allegation under Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 2(1).
The statute covers unlawful possession of certain Schedule I, II, III, and IV controlled substances.
The law excludes specified cannabis and hemp products from this possession provision.
The jail entry classifies Wendell’s drug allegation as a felony.
Some qualifying low-quantity possession offenses carry a gross misdemeanor classification under Minnesota law.
The supplied record does not identify the suspected drug or the amount allegedly involved.
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Pennington County Jail Booking Details
The supplied booking information lists Wendell as 6 feet, 4 inches tall and weighing approximately 215 pounds.
His hair and eyes are both described as brown.
The entry identifies him as recently booked but provides no exact booking date.
No bond amount, court hearing date, or case number was included.
The information also does not establish whether both charges arose from the same incident.
Where to Find Court and Jail Updates
Readers can check the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office inmate search for available custody information.
Additional case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Official court records can provide information about filed charges, hearings, and case developments.
Jail booking information may differ from formal court filings. Charges can also change as a case moves through court.
Felony Charges Remain Allegations
A jail booking does not establish that a person committed a crime.
The allegations against Wendell have not been established as convictions in the information provided.
Wendell is presumed innocent of these allegations unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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