Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 6, 2025, law enforcement in Becker County arrested 51-year-old Lonnie Dean Morrison. He was charged with a fifth-degree controlled substance crime, specifically possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance, excluding cannabis and hemp products, as defined under Minnesota Statute 152.025.
According to the Becker County Jail roster, Morrison’s booking date is listed as January 6, 2025, with an estimated release date of January 23, 2025.
In Minnesota, a fifth-degree controlled substance crime encompasses the unlawful possession of one or more mixtures containing a controlled substance classified in Schedule I, II, III, or IV, excluding cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products. This offense is considered a felony and, upon conviction, may result in a sentence of up to five years imprisonment, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.
The Becker County Jail, located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, is responsible for the custody of individuals arrested and charged within the county. The facility maintains an inmate roster that provides information on current detainees, including booking dates, charges, and estimated release dates.
As of now, there is no additional information regarding the specifics of Morrison’s arrest or the circumstances leading to the charge. Further details may become available as the case progresses through the legal system.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for trfnews.i234.me