Bemidji: Shawn May Held On Fifth-Degree Drug Charge

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Shawn May was taken into custody at the Beltrami County Jail on October 4, 2026.

The jail roster lists one fifth-degree controlled substance charge.

The charge is classified on the roster as a gross misdemeanor.

The inmate listing also contains a “Hold” notation.

No further information explaining that hold was provided.

Fifth-Degree Drug Charge

May is listed under Minnesota Statute 152.025.2(a)(1).

The charge involves alleged possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance.

The statute can also apply to certain controlled substance residue found in drug paraphernalia.

The provision excludes cannabis and qualifying hemp products.

The Beltrami County roster classifies the charge as a gross misdemeanor.

Shawn May — Beltrami County Jail

Minnesota law provides a gross misdemeanor classification for certain fifth-degree possession cases involving small quantities.

The roster does not identify the alleged substance or amount involved.

More information is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

The charge is listed under case number 26016123.

The case is assigned to District Court.

No future court date appears in the information provided.

The roster shows a bail or fine amount of $0.00.

May is listed at six feet, two inches tall and 215 pounds.

The available information does not describe the circumstances leading to May’s custody.

A jail booking and criminal charge do not establish guilt.

May is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.