Fergus Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – Emily Jo Kaasa, 47, was booked into Otter Tail County Jail on October 21, 2026.
The supplied jail record lists two offenses involving controlled substances and driving while impaired.
The fifth-degree drug possession entry is marked as a sentenced felony.
A separate misdemeanor DWI allegation is listed as active.
Fifth-Degree Drug Possession Listed as Sentenced
The first offense falls under Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 2(a)(1).
This law covers unlawful possession of certain controlled substances classified under Schedules I, II, III, and IV.
The provision includes exceptions for specified cannabis and hemp products and residual amounts found in drug paraphernalia.
The jail record does not identify the substance involved in Kaasa’s case.
It also does not describe the amount or circumstances surrounding the original offense.
The offense is marked “F – Sentenced,” indicating a felony entry with sentenced status.
However, the supplied information does not include the complete sentencing judgment.
Under Minnesota law, some fifth-degree possession violations can carry up to five years in prison.
The statute also allows fines of up to $10,000, depending on the applicable classification.
These are statutory maximums, not Kaasa’s confirmed sentence.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 152.025 – Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Crime.
Controlled-Substance DWI Allegation Remains Active
The second listed offense involves driving while impaired by a controlled substance.
The allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(2).
This provision prohibits driving, operating, or physically controlling a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance.
The jail record classifies this entry as a misdemeanor and marks it active.
However, the available information does not identify the substance allegedly involved.
No toxicology results, vehicle details, or traffic stop information were provided.
The record also does not establish whether the DWI allegation relates to the sentenced drug offense.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.20 – Driving While Impaired.
December Release Date Listed
The supplied jail entry also includes the date December 9, 2026.
That date may represent a projected release date, although its purpose is not clearly labeled in the provided text.
Any projected release date can change because of court orders or other custody requirements.
The record does not establish whether Kaasa will be released on that date.
Incident Location Not Identified
The supplied record does not identify Kaasa’s hometown or where either offense occurred.
Otter Tail County Jail is located at 416 South Mill Street in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
However, the jail’s location does not establish where the underlying incidents happened.
Jail and Court Information
Otter Tail County Jail houses sentenced and unsentenced individuals.
Readers can visit the official Otter Tail County Jail website for additional information.
The county also maintains a public jail custody list.
Public case documents may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
The sentenced drug entry and active DWI allegation have different legal statuses.
The active DWI allegation does not establish guilt. Kaasa remains presumed innocent of that allegation unless proven guilty.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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