Brainerd Woman Charged With Meth, Jail Contraband

Brainerd, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Chelsea Marie Flynn faces two criminal charges following an August booking at the Crow Wing County Jail.

Flynn is charged with felony fifth-degree drug possession.

She also faces a gross misdemeanor charge for allegedly bringing a controlled substance into the jail.

The case was filed in Crow Wing County District Court.

Suspected Meth Found During Jail Search

According to the criminal complaint, Flynn was booked into the Crow Wing County Jail on August 10, 2026.

Jail staff searched Flynn during the booking process.

The complaint says staff found a plastic baggie in her chest area.

Authorities suspected the baggie contained methamphetamine.

Investigators later spoke with Flynn after advising her of her rights.

The complaint says Flynn admitted the baggie contained methamphetamine.

She also allegedly said she concealed it inside her bra before entering the jail.

The baggie weighed 1.2 grams with packaging, according to the complaint.

A field test reportedly returned a positive result for methamphetamine.

Prosecutors charged Flynn with fifth-degree controlled substance possession.

The felony count carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.

It also carries a possible fine of up to $10,000.

Flynn also faces a charge of introducing contraband into a jail.

That charge is listed as a gross misdemeanor.

It carries a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail.

The charge also carries a possible fine of up to $3,000.

The drug charge was filed under Minnesota Statute 152.025.

The jail contraband charge was filed under Minnesota Statute 641.165.

The charges are allegations. Flynn is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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