Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 3, 2025, law enforcement in Polk County arrested Jamie Daniel Pladson, born on September 25, 1979, on charges related to a fifth-degree controlled substance crime. The arrest pertains to Minnesota Statute 152.025, which addresses offenses involving the possession or procurement of controlled substances.
According to Minnesota Statute 152.025, a person is guilty of a fifth-degree controlled substance crime if they unlawfully possess one or more mixtures containing a controlled substance classified in Schedule I, II, III, or IV, with certain exceptions. The statute also covers procurement or possession of controlled substances through fraud, deceit, misrepresentation, or other forms of subterfuge.
Penalties for a fifth-degree controlled substance crime can include imprisonment for up to five years, a fine of up to $10,000, or both. Specific penalties may vary based on prior convictions and the amount and type of controlled substance involved.
As of this report, further details regarding the circumstances of Pladson’s arrest and any subsequent legal proceedings have not been disclosed. Individuals charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me.