Michael Smuda Booked on Three Charges in Becker County

BECKER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Michael Ray Smuda, 55, was listed in a Becker County Jail booking involving three criminal allegations, including fifth-degree controlled substance possession, fleeing a peace officer, and obstructing legal process.

According to the supplied jail roster, Smuda was booked on October 20, 2026. The record identifies the offenses as part of an adult arrest.

Three Offenses Listed in Becker County Jail Records

The booking lists the following allegations:

Fifth-degree controlled substance possession: Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 2(a)(1).
Fleeing a peace officer by means other than a motor vehicle: Minnesota Statute 609.487, subdivision 6.
Obstructing legal process or interfering with a peace officer: Minnesota Statute 609.50, subdivision 1(2).

The supplied record does not explain whether all three allegations arose from the same incident.

Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Allegation

The drug-related entry references Minnesota Statute 152.025, which addresses fifth-degree controlled substance crimes.

The booking description refers to possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance or drug residue associated with paraphernalia, excluding cannabis and hemp products.

However, the current statute contains an exception for residual amounts of controlled substances contained in drug paraphernalia. The abbreviated jail description does not establish which substance or quantity is alleged in Smuda’s case.

The offense level and potential penalties depend on statutory requirements and circumstances not established by the supplied booking information.

Fleeing a Peace Officer Allegation

Smuda’s booking also lists an allegation under Minnesota Statute 609.487, subdivision 6.

This provision addresses attempting to evade a peace officer by running, hiding, or other means that do not involve fleeing in a motor vehicle.

The offense is classified as a misdemeanor under Minnesota law.

The jail record does not specify how Smuda allegedly attempted to evade law enforcement.

Obstructing Legal Process Allegation

The third listed offense involves allegedly obstructing, resisting, or interfering with a peace officer performing official duties.

The allegation references Minnesota Statute 609.50, subdivision 1(2).

Penalties under this law vary depending on the circumstances, including whether force, violence, or serious harm was involved.

The supplied booking record does not provide enough information to determine the specific severity classification of this allegation.

Michael Smuda Booking Photograph

Booking and Court Information

The jail roster identifies Smuda as 55 years old and lists October 20, 2026, as his booking date.

No estimated release date was provided.

The available information does not identify the location of the alleged incident, the arresting agency, or the circumstances surrounding Smuda’s arrest.

No verified District Court file number, bail amount, or scheduled court appearance was included.

Readers can search public case information through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Jail booking entries reflect allegations and do not establish criminal guilt. Smuda is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.