Brainerd (trfnews.i234.me) – Melissa Marie Will, 48, was booked into Crow Wing County Jail on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.
The official inmate roster records her booking at 6:11 p.m.
Her booking number is 69250.
The record lists one felony-classified allegation involving fifth-degree controlled substance possession.
The entry displays the custody status “BOND/BAIL SET.”
Fifth-Degree Drug Possession Allegation
According to the Crow Wing County jail roster, Will is listed under Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 2(a)(1).
The offense description references possession of Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substances.
However, the booking information does not identify the substance allegedly involved.
It also does not provide the quantity or describe any reported drug seizure.
No details about a traffic stop, search, or investigation appear in the supplied record.
What Minnesota Drug Law Says
Minnesota Statute 152.025 establishes fifth-degree controlled substance crimes.
The cited provision addresses unlawful possession of mixtures containing certain controlled substances.
The law excludes specified cannabis products and certain residual amounts found in drug paraphernalia.
However, those legal requirements do not establish what substance was allegedly involved in Will’s case.
Additional court documents would be needed to clarify the allegation.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 152.025 – Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Crime.
Possible Penalties Under Minnesota Law
Fifth-degree controlled substance possession can be classified as a felony in Minnesota.
A qualifying felony conviction can carry up to five years in prison.
The law also allows a fine of up to $10,000, or both penalties.
However, certain small-quantity, first-offense possession violations are classified as gross misdemeanors.
The jail roster classifies Will’s entry as a felony.
These statutory penalties are not sentences imposed against Will.
Bond and Bail Status
The official jail roster displays “BOND/BAIL SET” beside Will’s entry.
However, the booking information does not include a confirmed bail amount.
It also does not establish whether Will posted bail or was subsequently released.
No confirmed court hearing date or final case outcome appears in the listing.
The bond designation does not establish a conviction.
Incident Location Not Confirmed
Crow Wing County Jail is located in Brainerd, Minnesota.
However, the jail’s address does not establish where the alleged drug possession occurred.
No verified residence, roadway, business, or other incident location appears in the record.
The October 21 booking date also does not establish the alleged offense date.
Jail and Court Information
Readers can check the official Crow Wing County inmate roster.
Facility information is available through the Crow Wing County Jail website.
Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Presumption of Innocence
A jail booking records an allegation and does not establish criminal guilt.
Melissa Marie Will is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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