Janella Rude Held in Thief River Falls on Drug, DWI Charges

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Janella Rude is listed in the Pennington County Jail on three charges.

The jail record shows a custody date of July 29, 2026. It lists no bail or fine amount. The record also does not show a new court date.

Drug Charge Listed as Felony

The roster lists one fifth-degree controlled substance charge against Rude. It describes the allegation as sale or possession.

The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 4(b).

For conduct covered by subdivision 4(b), the law allows up to five years in prison. It also allows a fine up to $10,000. Those penalties apply only after a conviction.

The jail roster lists the drug count as a felony. It does not identify the substance or amount involved. It also does not explain whether the allegation involves sale or possession.

Two Third-Degree DWI Counts

The record also lists two third-degree DWI charges. Both charges are listed as gross misdemeanors.

One count alleges third-degree DWI with one aggravating factor. The second count alleges refusal to submit to a chemical test.

Both counts are listed under Minnesota Statute 169A.26.

State law classifies third-degree DWI as a gross misdemeanor. The statute covers impaired driving with one aggravating factor. It also covers criminal refusal to submit to chemical testing.

The jail entry does not describe the claimed aggravating factor. It also does not state which chemical test was requested.

Court Information Remains Limited

The roster lists District Court as the court branch. Pennington County District Court is based in Thief River Falls.

Readers can check Minnesota Court Records Online for public case updates.

Some pending cases may require a case number search. Online court information can change and may not show every document.

The jail roster lists case number 24500219 for all three charges. That number may help readers locate updates. Court records should be checked for the latest filing status.

A jail listing is not a finding of guilt. The charges remain allegations unless proven in court. Rude is presumed innocent unless convicted.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.