Bemidji Woman Booked on Felony Drug Charge
BEMIDJI (trfnews.i234.me) — Iris Lyons was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on June 26, 2026.
The jail record lists one felony controlled substance charge against Lyons.
The charge alleges possession of methamphetamine or amphetamine within a protected zone.
The listed case number is 26-011279.
The case is assigned to the District Court, according to the booking information.
Third-Degree Drug Charge Listed
The allegation cites Minnesota Statute 152.023, subdivision 2(a)(6).
That law covers methamphetamine or amphetamine possession within several protected locations.
Those locations include school zones, park zones, public housing zones, and drug treatment facilities.
The booking record does not identify the specific substance involved.
It also does not list the amount allegedly found.
No information about the alleged protected location was included.
Those details may appear later in a criminal complaint or court filing.
Booking Information
The jail record lists Lyons at 5 feet, 5 inches tall.
Her listed weight is 185 pounds.
The roster lists black hair and brown eyes.
The bail or fine field showed $0.00 when the information was provided.
That amount does not explain whether Lyons could be released.
Release conditions may change after a judge reviews the case.
No court date appeared in the supplied jail information.
Possible Penalties
Minnesota law classifies the listed offense as a third-degree controlled substance crime.
A conviction can bring up to 20 years in prison.
The statute also allows a fine of up to $250,000.
A court may impose imprisonment, a fine, or both.
These are maximum penalties and do not predict the case’s outcome.
Any sentence would depend on the evidence and Minnesota sentencing rules.
Court and Custody Updates
Beltrami County District Court is located in Bemidji.
The court handles criminal and traffic cases filed within Beltrami County.
Public updates may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Custody information may also change after hearings or new court orders.
Charge Remains an Allegation
A jail booking document includes custody and the charge listed at that time.
It does not establish guilt or prove that a crime occurred.
Lyons is presumed innocent unless the allegation is proven in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.