Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 3, 2025, Ronald Lawrence, aged 67, was arrested in Minnesota and charged with multiple offenses, including:
- Second-Degree Drug Sale: Under Minnesota Statute 152.022.1(3), this charge involves the sale of 3 grams or more, or 12 dosage units or more, of heroin or fentanyl within a 90-day period.
- Firearm Possession by a Convicted Felon: According to Minnesota Statute 624.713.1(2), this offense pertains to possession of ammunition or any firearm by an individual previously convicted of a crime of violence.
- Third-Degree Drug Sale: As defined in Minnesota Statute 152.023.1(1), this charge relates to the sale of narcotics.
Lawrence’s booking date was January 3, 2025, with an estimated release date of April 7, 2025.
In Minnesota, second-degree drug sale is classified as a felony and carries severe penalties, including significant fines and imprisonment. Similarly, firearm possession by a convicted felon is a serious offense, often resulting in substantial legal consequences.
The legal process will proceed to determine the outcome of these charges. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me