Beltrami County, MN – Iris Lyons was arrested on February 11, 2025, and booked into the Beltrami County Jail on felony drug possession and multiple misdemeanor theft charges. She is currently being held without bail, awaiting a hearing in District Court.
Charge Details
Theft – Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property Without Consent (Minnesota Statute 609.52.2(a)(1)) – Misdemeanor Drugs – Third-Degree Possession – Methamphetamine/Amphetamine in School, Park, or Public Housing Zone (Minnesota Statute 152.023.2(a)(6)) – Felony Theft – Take/Use/Transfer Movable Property Without Consent (Minnesota Statute 609.52.2(a)(1)) – Misdemeanor
Understanding the Charges
- Third-degree drug possession is a felony offense in Minnesota and applies when an individual is found with methamphetamine or amphetamines within a designated restricted zone, such as a school, park, or public housing area.
- Theft (Misdemeanor) charges indicate the unauthorized taking or use of someone else’s property without their permission.
Potential Penalties If Convicted
- Felony drug possession: Up to 20 years in prison and fines up to $250,000
- Misdemeanor theft: Up to 90 days in jail and fines up to $1,000 per charge
- Potential probation, community service, and mandatory drug treatment
Lyons remains in custody, and her court date has not yet been scheduled. More details may emerge as the case progresses.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News