Beltrami County: Andrea Kingbird-Smith Faces Drug Charge

BELTRAMI COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — Andrea Kingbird-Smith was listed in custody at the Beltrami County Jail on October 11, 2026.

The entry includes a felony drug-related count and a notation reading “Hold.”

The jail record identifies the drug allegation under case number 25016554. It does not explain why the hold was entered. It also does not state whether the hold concerns that same case.

Felony Drug Sale Allegation

According to the listing, Kingbird-Smith faces a fifth-degree controlled substance sale allegation.

The charge description refers to a mixture containing a Schedule IV controlled substance. The jail classifies the count as a felony.

Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 1, covers unlawful sales of mixtures containing Schedule IV drugs.

The law defines a criminal offense, but a charge alone does not prove guilt. The public jail summary does not name the specific substance involved.

There is also no description of an alleged transaction or any related police investigation.

The record does not specify an alleged sale date, location, or other person involved. Those details would require separate records or official statements.

Andrea Kingbird-Smith Beltrami County Jail booking photo

Custody Status and Hold Information

The supplied entry lists October 11, 2026, as the custody date. It shows a bail or fine amount of $0.

That figure should not be read as a confirmed release order or a final court decision.

The word “Hold” appears with Kingbird-Smith’s name in the jail listing.

However, the source does not identify the reason for the hold. It does not confirm whether another agency, warrant, or legal matter is involved.

The available information also does not establish when Kingbird-Smith may become eligible for release.

District Court Case Information

District Court appears as the court branch for case number 25016554.

No court date is supplied in the displayed booking details. The record also does not show a plea, conviction, or sentence.

Readers seeking updates can use Minnesota Court Records Online, operated by the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

That service provides access to many public case records and court documents. Some filings may be unavailable online, and courthouse staff may have additional information.

The supplied jail details establish a listed allegation and a custody record, not a finding of guilt.

Any later hearing, ruling, or change in case status would require updated court information.

Kingbird-Smith is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.