Barnesville: Samuel Mieke Booked on 2 Charges
BARNESVILLE, CLAY COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — Samuel Jay Mieke was booked into the Clay County Correctional Facility on June 25, 2026.
Mieke, 48, was processed at 11:41 p.m., according to the supplied jail record.
The booking entry lists two alleged offenses.
They involve fifth-degree controlled substance possession and driving after license cancellation.
The Barnesville Police Department is identified as the arresting agency.
No individual police officer names are included in this report.
Drug Possession Allegation
The first allegation involves fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance.
The jail entry references substances classified in Schedules I through IV.
It also mentions a possible residual amount inside drug paraphernalia.
The description states the allegation does not involve cannabis or hemp.
The supplied record does not identify the suspected substance.
It also does not provide an alleged weight or describe where it was found.
Minnesota Statute 152.025 covers controlled substance crimes in the fifth degree.
Driving After Cancellation Count
The second allegation is abbreviated as “DAC-IPS” in the booking entry.
That abbreviation commonly means driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety.
The supplied record does not explain why Mieke’s driving privileges were canceled.
It also provides no information about the vehicle or alleged driving conduct.
Minnesota Statute 171.24 addresses driving without a valid license.
Subdivision 5 covers certain cancellations linked to public safety concerns.
Readers can review Minnesota’s fifth-degree drug law.
The license law appears under Minnesota Statute 171.24.
Booking Details Remain Limited
The jail summary does not list a bail amount or scheduled court date.
It also does not provide an estimated release date.
A booking records when a person enters custody.
It does not establish guilt or provide a final court outcome.
Prosecutors may amend or dismiss charges after reviewing the evidence.
A judge may later determine bail, release terms, and hearing dates.
Current custody information is available through the Clay County inmate roster.
Public filings may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Case Status
Mieke is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Readers should consult official county and court records for updated information.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.