Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 16, 2025, Duane Garbow, a 35-year-old male, was taken into custody by the Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office. The arrest was made on charges of fifth-degree controlled substance crime, specifically the possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance, excluding small amounts of marijuana. This charge is classified as a felony under Minnesota Statute 152.025.
Custody Details:
- Name: Duane Garbow
- Race: I
- Sex: Male
- Age: 35
- Height: 6’0″
- Weight: 170 lbs
- Hair Color: Black
- Eye Color: Brown
- Bail Amount: $0.00
- Custody Date: January 16, 2025
- Detention Facility: Beltrami County Jail
Legal Proceedings:
Mr. Garbow is scheduled to appear in District Court. The specific court date has not been provided. According to Minnesota law, a conviction for fifth-degree controlled substance crime can result in imprisonment for up to five years, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.
Facility Information:
The Beltrami County Jail, located at 626 Minnesota Avenue NW, Bemidji, MN 56601, is licensed by the state and regulated by the Minnesota Department of Corrections. The approved capacity for the jail is 140 inmates. The staff includes four teams consisting of six full-time corrections officers, plus twelve part-time corrections officers. The jail is administered by the jail administrator, assistant jail administrator, and a clerical technician. Program staff includes two program directors plus volunteers.
Statutory Reference:
Minnesota Statute 152.025 defines controlled substance crime in the fifth degree. Subdivision 2 states that an individual is guilty if they unlawfully possess one or more mixtures containing a controlled substance classified in Schedule I, II, III, or IV, except cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products. The penalty for this offense may include imprisonment for not more than five years, a fine of up to $10,000, or both.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me