Cass Lake Woman Faces Meth Possession Charge

Cass Lake, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake woman is facing a felony-related drug case in Beltrami County after authorities say methamphetamine was found during an arrest.

Woman Charged in Beltrami County Drug Case

According to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County District Court, Bobbi Jo Hislaw, 43, of Cass Lake, is charged with fifth-degree drug possession.

The charge involves possession of a Schedule II controlled substance. The complaint states the alleged offense happened on September 26, 2023, in Beltrami County.

Hislaw is charged with possessing a mixture containing methamphetamine. The charge is listed as a gross misdemeanor offense.

Under Minnesota law, the maximum possible penalty listed for the charge is up to 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.

Authorities Say Meth Was Found During Arrest

The complaint states that law enforcement encountered Hislaw at a property on Mission Road in Beltrami County.

Authorities reported that Hislaw had an outstanding felony warrant at the time.

After her arrest, officers conducted a search connected to the arrest.

The complaint states that two small white crystalline rocks were found in her pants pockets.

Booking photo of Bobbi Jo Hislaw, according to court records.

Testing Confirmed Suspected Substance

The complaint states that field testing showed the substance tested positive for methamphetamine.

The suspected drugs were later sent to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for additional testing.

According to court documents, laboratory testing confirmed the substance was methamphetamine.

The reported weight of the tested substance was approximately 0.107 grams.

The arrest location was within Beltrami County, Minnesota, according to the complaint.

Court Case Information

The case was filed in the Ninth Judicial District Court in Beltrami County.

Hislaw is listed as the defendant in the case. A criminal complaint represents allegations made by prosecutors.

All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

More information about Minnesota court cases can be found through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.