Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji woman is facing a felony drug charge after an arrest late on March 7, 2026, according to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County District Court.
Overview
The defendant is identified as Lillie Rae Kise, 46, of Bemidji. Court records list her as homeless with no mailing address.
Kise is charged with felony fifth-degree drug possession under Minnesota Statute 152.025.
The complaint says the charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.
What the Complaint Says
According to the complaint, police encountered Kise at about 11:15 p.m. on March 7, 2026, near the Circle K in Bemidji.
Authorities said she had an active warrant for her arrest in another case.
After she was arrested, a search allegedly found a small bag containing a substance.
The complaint says the substance later field tested positive for methamphetamine.
Prosecutors allege Kise unlawfully possessed a mixture containing methamphetamine, which is listed as a Schedule II controlled substance.
Prior Convictions Listed in Complaint
The complaint also lists prior convictions tied to Kise.
It says she was convicted on January 29, 2018, in Beltrami County case 04-CR-17-2181.
That case included a felony fifth-degree drug offense and felony check forgery, according to the filing.
The complaint also lists these earlier convictions:
- Gross misdemeanor check forgery in case 04-CR-20-2347
- Felony fifth-degree drug possession in case 04-CR-18-978
- Felony fifth-degree drug possession in case 04-CR-17-3212
- Fourth-degree DWI in case 04-CR-17-3002
- Second-degree manslaughter in case 04-CR-09-558
What Happens Next
The criminal complaint is a formal accusation. It is not a conviction.
The case will now move through the court process in Beltrami County.
Readers can search public case information through Minnesota Court Records Online.
More information about the Bemidji Police Department is available on the city’s official police page.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
Heard her at the jail visiting and was all messed up hope u get the help you need