Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — 
Another major drug case unfolds in Minnesota!
Krista Rachelle Bergeron, 33, has been sentenced to 48 months in prison after being caught selling methamphetamine in Pennington County.
Key Details:
- Bergeron was convicted of felony first-degree controlled substance sales
- She cannot own or possess firearms, ammunition, or explosives
- She was ordered to provide a DNA sample
- Bergeron was fined $210 in court fees
The Undercover Operation 
Police utilized a confidential informant (CI) in a sting operation conducted by the Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force (PTPDTF):
- Oct. 31 – CI informed police that Bergeron could get 28 grams of meth for $800
- $800 was sent via Cash App, and Bergeron confirmed receipt of payment
- Nov. 2 – Bergeron only delivered 15.2 grams of meth in a meeting at Ralph Engelstad Arena
- She returned $160 to the informant, citing supply shortages
The Second Drug Deal & Arrest 
Nov. 15: The CI contacted police, stating Bergeron offered 14 grams of meth for $400 Nov. 17: Bergeron met the CI at Cenex Travel Plaza, delivering 14.9 grams of meth
Accomplices Involved 
- Ethan Alexander Johnson, 26 – Allegedly drove Bergeron to one of the drug deals and was caught possessing a meth-filled needle
- Brandon Louis Housey – Allegedly drove Bergeron to the Cenex deal and initially denied knowing about the drug exchange but later admitted he was expecting gas money, food, and possibly a bag of “dope” in return
Both Johnson and Housey’s cases are still pending in the court system.
Why This Case Matters
Law enforcement continues to crack down on meth trafficking in Minnesota Digital transactions (like Cash App) are being used in drug sales, making them easier to track The use of informants remains a critical tool for undercover drug busts
What’s Next?
- Bergeron will serve her 4-year sentence unless an appeal is filed
Her accomplices still await trial- Officials urge the public to report suspicious drug activity
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News