Bemidji Jail Lists Malayza Lydell on Felony Drug Charge
BEMIDJI, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Malayza Lydell is listed in a Beltrami County Jail custody record dated October 22, 2026.
The entry lists a felony-level third-degree controlled substance possession allegation under Minnesota law.
The listed offense involves possession of 10 grams or more of a narcotic mixture other than heroin or fentanyl.
The record does not identify the specific controlled substance allegedly involved.
Beltrami County Jail Lists Felony Drug Offense
According to the submitted custody information, Lydell is listed under Minnesota Statute 152.023, subdivision 2(a)(1).
The entry identifies the offense as third-degree controlled substance possession.
The charge is classified as a felony in the jail record.
The record lists October 22, 2026, as the custody date.
It also identifies District Court as the court branch handling the matter.
The listed case reference number is 2026017189.
No additional offenses appear in the supplied entry.
What Minnesota Law Says About Third-Degree Drug Possession
Minnesota law establishes several levels of controlled substance crimes based on the alleged offense and surrounding circumstances.
Under the cited provision, third-degree possession involves at least 10 grams of certain narcotic mixtures.
That provision excludes heroin and fentanyl, which have separate weight thresholds under state law.
The exact substance and amount involved in Lydell’s case were not included in the jail entry.
Authorities also did not provide details about where the alleged offense occurred.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 152.023 for information about third-degree controlled substance crimes.
Booking Photograph and Custody Information
The Beltrami County Jail record includes a booking photograph associated with Lydell’s name.
The custody record describes Lydell as 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds.
It lists blond hair and blue eyes.
The listed bail or fine amount is $0.00.
However, that amount does not establish whether Lydell is eligible for release.
The provided record does not explain any custody restrictions or release conditions.
Court Date and Case Status
No scheduled court appearance is included in the supplied jail information.
The record also does not provide an arrest report or describe the circumstances leading to custody.
The current status of any pending court proceedings has not been independently confirmed.
Public court information can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Beltrami County Jail Information
The Beltrami County Jail is located in Bemidji and operates under the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office.
The facility holds individuals awaiting court proceedings and others under lawful detention orders.
Additional information is available through the Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center.
The public can also contact the facility at 218-333-4189 for general jail information.
A custody listing does not establish that someone has been convicted of a crime.
Lydell is presumed innocent of any pending allegation unless proven guilty in court.
Additional details may become available through official court records.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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