Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Prosecutors have filed charges in Beltrami County District Court after a traffic stop in Bemidji, according to court records in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.
The complaint names Rhonda Kay Thomas, born July 5, 1972, of Bemidji, Minnesota, as the defendant.
Charges Filed
Thomas is charged with a gross misdemeanor count of fifth-degree drug possession, court records say.
The complaint alleges she possessed a mixture containing fentanyl.
She is also charged with a gross misdemeanor count of third-degree DWI.
The DWI charge alleges her body contained a Schedule I or II drug, or its metabolite.
What Court Records Say Happened
Court records say the traffic stop happened around 10:49 p.m. on Dec. 14, 2025.
The stop occurred near Park Avenue NW and 11th Street NW in Bemidji.
The complaint says police believed the driver failed to signal early enough before turning.
Police identified the driver as Rhonda Kay Thomas, according to the filing.
Court records describe signs of possible impairment during the contact.
The complaint says Thomas admitted to recent drug use.
Testing and Arrest Details
Court records say field sobriety testing was performed.
The complaint says police believed Thomas could not safely drive.
Records say she was arrested and taken to the Beltrami County Jail.
The complaint says police found a small tinfoil bindle during a search.
Court records say Thomas later told police it contained fentanyl.
Records say a second bindle was found during a jail search.
The complaint lists a combined weight of about 0.31 grams.
Court records say the items were sent for testing.
The complaint also says a warrant was obtained for a bodily fluid sample.
Records say a urine sample was collected and submitted for lab testing.
License Status Cited
Court records say Thomas had a prior impaired-driving-related license action.
The complaint says her Minnesota driving status was listed as revoked.
For information on Minnesota laws, visit the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
For lab information, see the Minnesota BCA.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.