Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — Laquedrick Lemel As-Sidiq, age 35, was arrested on November 3, 2024, at 7:12 PM by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service.
Clay County Sheriff’s Office Charges:
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1st Degree Aggravated Controlled Substance Crime – 2 Aggravating Factors (x2)
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1st Degree Controlled Substance Possession – 25g+ Cocaine or Meth with 2 Aggravating Factors
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1st Degree Controlled Substance Sale – Cocaine/Heroin/Meth
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Robbery (Felony Controlled)
U.S. Marshal Service Charges:
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1st Degree Controlled Substance Sale – Narcotic
Authorities say this multi-agency operation led to the arrest of As-Sidiq, who is suspected of large-scale narcotics trafficking involving cocaine and methamphetamine, along with a felony robbery.
As-Sidiq remains in custody pending further federal and state proceedings.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
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1st Degree Controlled Substance Sales in Minnesota is a felony carrying potential penalties of up to 30 years in prison when aggravating factors are present.
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The U.S. Marshals Service frequently assists in arresting high-level narcotics suspects operating across jurisdictions.
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Aggravating factors can include large drug quantities, firearms presence, or prior convictions, which increase sentencing severity.