CLEARWATER COUNTY, MN – Michael Michalek, 53, was booked into the Clearwater County Jail on February 24, 2025, on serious charges related to drug sales and firearm possession.
According to official records, Michalek has been charged with:
- Possession of Ammunition or Firearm – Convicted Drug Offender (Case 624.713.1(4), Felony)
- Felon Ineligible to Receive, Ship, or Transport Weapons/Ammunition (Case 624.713.1a, Gross Misdemeanor)
- First-Degree Drug Sale – 10 Grams or More of Cocaine/Meth with Firearm Possession (Case 152.021.1(2)(i), Felony)
- Cannabis Open Package – Possession in Motor Vehicle (Non-Compliant Packaging) (Case 169A.36.3(1), Misdemeanor)
Michalek remains in Clearwater County Jail, with no estimated release date provided. Authorities have not disclosed additional details on the circumstances surrounding his arrest.
His case will proceed through District Court, where legal proceedings will determine the next steps. Given the severity of the charges, Michalek could face significant legal consequences if convicted.
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I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me