Brainerd (trfnews.i234.me) – James Kevin Gibeau, 68, was booked into Crow Wing County Jail on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The official jail roster records the booking at 2:44 p.m., under booking number 69304.
The record lists one felony-level allegation involving a fifth-degree controlled substance crime.
The entry is marked “COURT/PENDING.”
Fifth-Degree Drug Allegation Listed
The Crow Wing County inmate roster describes the allegation as “Drugs – 5th Degree – Procure/Possess/Control.”
The entry cites Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 2(a)(2)(i).
This provision concerns obtaining or controlling a controlled substance through fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, or other deceptive means.
However, the booking record does not describe what Gibeau allegedly did.
It also does not identify the controlled substance involved.
No information about the alleged transaction, quantity, or reported evidence appears in the jail listing.
What Minnesota Law Says
Minnesota Statute 152.025 addresses several types of fifth-degree controlled substance crimes.
The particular subdivision listed for Gibeau concerns fraud or deception involving a controlled substance.
It differs from the statute’s separate provision addressing ordinary unlawful drug possession.
The law also includes other provisions involving false names, false credit, or impersonating authorized medical professionals.
However, those alternative provisions are not the specific subdivision cited in Gibeau’s booking entry.
The available information does not establish how the alleged fraud or deception occurred.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 152.025 – Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Crime.
Possible Penalties Under Minnesota Law
The cited fifth-degree controlled substance offense is classified as a felony.
Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 4(b), establishes the possible penalties.
A conviction can carry up to five years in prison.
The law also allows a fine of up to $10,000, or both penalties.
These are statutory maximums, not a sentence imposed against Gibeau.
The booking record does not establish a conviction or identify a proposed sentence.
Court Status Listed as Pending
The Crow Wing County roster displays “COURT/PENDING” beside Gibeau’s entry.
However, the listing does not provide a confirmed hearing date or bail amount.
It also does not include a criminal complaint explaining the underlying allegation.
Additional court records may provide further details about the case.
Incident Location Not Confirmed
Crow Wing County Jail is located in Brainerd, Minnesota.
However, the jail’s location does not establish where the alleged offense occurred.
No street address, business, residence, or other confirmed incident location appears in the booking record.
The October 31 booking date also does not establish the alleged offense date.
Jail and Court Information
Readers can review the official Crow Wing County inmate roster.
Additional facility information is available through the Crow Wing County Jail website.
Public court information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Presumption of Innocence
A jail booking records an allegation and does not establish criminal guilt.
James Kevin Gibeau is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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