Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — Tyler John Kania, age 36, was arrested on November 3, 2024, following a joint investigation by the Clay County Sheriff’s Office and Moorhead Police Department.
Charges filed:
Clay County Sheriff’s Office:
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1st Degree Aggravated Controlled Substance Violation with 2 Aggravating Factors (x2)
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5th Degree Controlled Substance Possession – Schedule 1, 2, 3, 4 (Not Small Amount Marijuana)
Moorhead Police Department:
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Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle
Authorities allege Kania was involved in significant narcotics trafficking and fled from law enforcement during the incident. The aggravating factors likely relate to circumstances such as prior convictions, large quantities of controlled substances, or the use of firearms.
Kania is currently in custody and facing multiple serious felony charges.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
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1st Degree Aggravated Drug Offenses with multiple aggravating factors can lead to up to 30 years in prison under Minnesota law.
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Fleeing police in a motor vehicle is a felony offense and increases sentencing risk when paired with major drug charges.
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Clay County and Moorhead Police collaborate regularly on narcotics enforcement throughout the region.