Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 23, 2024, Andrew James Varno, aged 26, was arrested in Minnesota. The charges against him include:
- Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Controlled Substance: This charge falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(2), which makes it illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance.
- Theft – Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property Without Consent: According to Minnesota Statute 609.52.2(a)(1), this offense involves intentionally taking, using, transferring, concealing, or retaining possession of movable property without the owner’s consent and with intent to deprive the owner permanently of possession.
- Drugs – 5th Degree – Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 Substances or Paraphernalia Residuals (Not Cannabis/Hemp): This charge is defined under Minnesota Statute 152.025.2(1), which prohibits the possession of controlled substances classified in Schedules I through IV, excluding cannabis or hemp products.
As of the latest available information, there is no estimated release date for Varno.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me