Detroit Lakes: Tonya Harris Booked on Three Charges

DETROIT LAKES (trfnews.i234.me) — Tonya Louise Harris, 56, was booked into the Becker County Jail on August 7, 2026.

The booking record lists three alleged offenses involving drugs, impaired driving, and a canceled driver’s license.

Harris was listed as recently booked at the Becker County Jail in Detroit Lakes.

Drug Sale Charge Listed

The first listed offense is fifth-degree sale of a controlled substance under Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 1.

The booking describes the allegation as the sale of a mixture containing a Schedule IV controlled substance.

The booking information does not identify the substance involved.

It also does not describe the amount allegedly involved or other facts surrounding the charge.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 152.025 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

The second listed offense is fourth-degree driving while impaired under Minnesota Statute 169A.27, subdivision 1.

The booking record does not provide details about the alleged driving conduct.

It also does not list a reported alcohol concentration or testing result.

The full law is available through Minnesota Statute 169A.27.

Tonya Louise Harris — Becker County Jail booking photo.

The third listed offense involves driving after cancellation under Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 5.

The booking describes the cancellation as being based on an “inimical to public safety” status.

The booking information does not explain when the license was canceled.

It also does not provide details about the events leading to the listed charge.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 171.24 for more information.

Harris was booked on August 7, according to the information provided for this report.

An estimated release date was not listed.

The booking information also did not provide a court date or final case outcome.

Becker County operates the jail in Detroit Lakes.

Additional jail information is available through the Becker County Jail website.

A jail booking is not a finding of guilt.

The listed offenses are allegations unless proven in court.

Harris is presumed innocent unless convicted through the legal process.

Charges can also be amended or dismissed as a case moves forward.

Court records may provide more details after formal filings become available.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.