Fergus Falls: Colleen Smith Faces Drug, Needle Charges

Fergus Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Colleen May Smith, 46, was booked into custody on September 16, 2026.

Otter Tail County jail records list two active charges against Smith.

One involves fifth-degree controlled substance possession.

The second involves the manufacture or sale of hypodermic syringes or needles.

Smith’s booking number is listed as 002600000837.

The drug charge is listed as a gross misdemeanor.

The syringe and needle charge is listed as a misdemeanor.

Fifth-Degree Drug Charge

Smith’s drug charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 2(a)(1).

The law covers possession of certain Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substances.

It can also cover controlled substance residue found inside drug paraphernalia.

The statute excludes cannabis flower and several legal cannabis and hemp products.

The booking entry does not identify the specific substance allegedly involved.

It also does not state the amount allegedly possessed.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 152.025 for the full law.

The second charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 151.40, subdivision 1.

The booking description refers to manufacturing or selling hypodermic syringes or needles.

Minnesota law allows those activities for certain authorized people and organizations.

Those groups include licensed pharmacies, pharmacists, medical professionals, and other listed parties.

The jail record does not explain the conduct allegedly connected to Smith’s charge.

It does not state whether the allegation involves manufacturing, selling, or another specific act.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 151.40 for details.

The Otter Tail County Jail is located at 416 South Mill Street in Fergus Falls.

The county’s inmate list is updated throughout the day.

More information is available through the Otter Tail County jail roster.

The booking record lists both charges as active.

It does not provide a final court disposition.

Available court records can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Jail and court records can change as proceedings continue.

A booking or criminal charge does not establish guilt.

The final outcome is determined through the court process.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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