Beltrami County, MN – Jamilyn Fairbanks was arrested on February 11, 2025, and booked into the Beltrami County Jail on multiple drug-related charges, including DWI, felony drug possession, and smuggling contraband into jail. She is currently being held without bail, awaiting a hearing in District Court.
Charge Details
Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Controlled Substance (Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(2)) – Gross Misdemeanor Drugs – 5th Degree – Possess Schedule 1,2,3,4 or Paraphernalia Residual (Not Cannabis/Hemp) (Minnesota Statute 152.025.2(1)) – Felony Introduce Contraband – Drug/Liquor into Jail/Lockup/Prison (Minnesota Statute 641.165.2(a)) – Gross Misdemeanor
Understanding the Charges
- DWI under the influence of a controlled substance applies when a driver is impaired by illegal drugs or prescription medication while operating a vehicle.
- Fifth-degree drug possession (Felony) includes possession of controlled substances (excluding cannabis/hemp) or drug paraphernalia with residue.
- Introducing contraband into a jail or prison is a serious offense, meaning she allegedly attempted to bring illegal substances into a detention facility.
Potential Penalties If Convicted
- Felony drug possession: Up to 5 years in prison and fines up to $10,000
- DWI and Contraband Smuggling (Gross Misdemeanor): Up to 1 year in jail and fines up to $3,000 per charge
- License suspension and mandatory substance abuse treatment
Fairbanks remains in custody, and her court date has not yet been scheduled. More details may emerge as legal proceedings continue.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News