East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks woman is facing several charges in Polk County after prosecutors said pain pills were taken from residents at a senior living facility in East Grand Forks.
According to a criminal complaint, Nicole Rae Larson, 49, is charged with three felony counts of theft involving Schedule II controlled substances, one felony count of fifth-degree drug possession, and one misdemeanor count of driving while impaired.
What the Complaint Says
The complaint says workers at Good Samaritan Senior Living found tampered medication cards on January 8, 2026. The facility is at 2230 River Road NW in East Grand Forks.
The facility administrator told investigators an employee had found one card that should have held oxycodone. Instead, it contained Tylenol. The seal had been opened and taped shut.
A review then found five more cards altered in the same way. The complaint says the pills belonged to three residents. The court document lists those residents only by the initials L.D.B., D.E.C., and L.D.D.
Investigators said the replaced pills included hydrocodone and oxycodone. The complaint says 46 pills in total were replaced with acetaminophen or other medications.
Alleged Admissions
According to the complaint, Larson later admitted to taking pills after hurting her ankle around Thanksgiving. Prosecutors allege she said she took more than 20 pills, but fewer than 50.
The complaint also says Larson admitted she had taken pills from medication cards and consumed them. It states she told investigators the pills were gone.
A urine sample was later collected, according to the complaint. An on-site test was positive for oxycodone and benzodiazepine, the filing says.
Charges Filed
The three theft counts allege Larson took hydrocodone or oxycodone from residents without consent. Each felony theft count carries a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison, a $20,000 fine, or both under Minnesota Statute 609.52.
The possession charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both under Minnesota Statute 152.025.
The DWI charge alleges Larson drove in East Grand Forks on January 9, 2026, with oxycodone or its metabolite in her body. That charge is filed under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.
What Comes Next
The complaint also says prosecutors gave notice that they may seek a tougher sentence in some circumstances. The filing claims Larson held a position of trust and that vulnerable people may have been put at risk.
Criminal charges are allegations. Larson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.