Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji woman is facing criminal charges after prosecutors said she exposed a child to methamphetamine. The case was filed in the Minnesota District Court in Beltrami County.
Charges Filed In Beltrami County
Rebecca Lynn Rearick, of Bemidji, has been charged with one felony and one gross misdemeanor. The complaint says the charges stem from events on or about March 31, 2026.
The felony count accuses Rearick of causing or permitting a child to inhale, ingest, or have contact with methamphetamine. The gross misdemeanor count accuses her of endangering a child by allowing the child to be present around controlled substances.
State court records say the felony charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. The second charge carries a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.
What The Complaint Alleges
According to the complaint, Rearick was questioned at a Bemidji home about claims involving her teenage daughter, identified in court papers only as S.O.
The complaint says Rearick first denied knowing about the girl’s drug use. Later, the complaint says, she admitted to using marijuana with the child and knew the child had used marijuana with friends.
Court records also say Rearick told investigators she once took the child to a friend’s home to avoid police and drug testing. The complaint says Rearick knew meth use often happened there. It says she left the child there for about an hour.
The complaint further states that the child had previously tested positive for methamphetamine. After that, prosecutors say Rearick admitted using meth with the child on two occasions.
In one alleged incident, the complaint says Rearick brought meth into the child’s bedroom after the child had been released from a hospital. Prosecutors say Rearick admitted bringing the drug there to use with the child. The complaint also says she left a pipe with the child.
Family Statements And Prior Record
The complaint says family members had raised concerns for months. Court records say relatives reported finding drug paraphernalia where Rearick had been living. The child’s aunt also reported a positive meth test, according to the filing.
The complaint also lists a prior Minnesota conviction for misdemeanor DWI in 2022.
Readers can review Minnesota law at Minnesota Statute 152.137 and Minnesota Statute 609.378.
These charges are allegations. Rearick is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.