Bemidji, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) Crystal Leah Cloud, 40, of Bemidji, faces a new felony drug charge.
Charge filed
Cloud is charged with one felony count of fifth-degree controlled substance possession.
The complaint lists the statute as Minnesota Statute 152.025.
Search warrant details
Investigators say agents served a high-risk search warrant on January 27, 2026.
The search took place at a home in the 1400 block of Beltrami Avenue NW in Bemidji.
Agents reported a strong odor of burned chemicals when they entered the residence.
In a northeast bedroom, agents said they found Cloud and a co-defendant, Jackson Bradley Brusewitz.
Investigators wrote that both appeared impaired during the search.
Authorities reported finding two small bindles with a white powder inside the bedroom.
The powder field-tested presumptive positive for fentanyl, according to the complaint.
The two bindles weighed about 1.7 grams, including packaging.
One bindle was labeled “cut,” investigators said.
Field tests are not final lab results.
Agents also reported finding a white powder they believed was a cutting agent.
They also listed digital scales, drug scoops, and burned tinfoil.
Investigators said the items suggested drug use and drug packaging.
Other cases noted
The complaint says Cloud has prior convictions, including fifth-degree possession and DWI.
It also says she had pending cases when this arrest happened.
Those pending allegations include first-degree fentanyl sale and third-degree murder charges filed in September 2025.
Cloud is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Bail and court status
Judge Jeanine R. Brand set bail at $150,000 without conditions.
The judge also set $100,000 bail with conditions.
Release terms include obeying the law and appearing for all hearings.
Cloud remains in custody under an order of detention.
Alleged offense date: January 27, 2026.
Date filed in court: January 29, 2026.
Related links
- Minnesota controlled substance law (152.025)
- Minnesota Judicial Branch
- CDC information on fentanyl
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
5th degree possession 🤷♂️🤣 isn’t there bigger fish to fry 🤣🤣🤣
If they arrest the bigger guys that cuts into there profits they make for there side cut profits, lmmfao.
You have to catch the little fish….to get the big fish . Kinda applies to fishing too oh and jobs ummmmm now im thinking it applies too alot 🤣🤣🤣
Get ICE up here to the more the better.
Bring in ice house to house with dogs
Didn’t she just kill someone and was smiling in her mugshot?
Good get em all
The law should be after them just like ice😊
Shit rolls downhill
Go get that s*** off the street