Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Priscilla Jo Bevins, 52, of rural Ogema, was sentenced in district court.
She pleaded guilty to felony fifth-degree drug possession and a DWI count.
Two other charges were dismissed in a plea agreement.
What led to the case
Court records say a tribal police officer stopped Bevins on February 1, 2025.
The stop followed reports of erratic driving.
Officers gave field sobriety tests at the scene.
The tests showed signs of impairment from chemicals.
A search of her purse found needles and blue rubber tie-offs.
Records also list a small plastic bag with meth.
The meth field-tested positive and weighed 0.21 grams.
Plea deal details
In the plea deal, prosecutors dropped two counts.
They dismissed a charge of driving after her license was canceled.
They also dismissed a charge of giving a false name to an officer.
Records show Bevins had a prior DWI conviction in 2020.
Sentence and probation terms
On January 15, Judge Gretchen Thilmoney ordered 21 months at MCF-Shakopee.
The judge stayed the prison term for five years.
That means prison is possible if she breaks probation rules.
The court also ordered 20 days in jail, with credit for time served.
Bevins must pay $690 in fines and court fees.
She was placed on supervised probation for five years.
Drug Court and treatment steps
The judge ordered Bevins to enter and complete Drug Court.
She must complete a full assessment for chemical use.
She must complete cognitive skills training.
She must also get a mental health evaluation.
She must follow all treatment plans and aftercare steps.
Learn more
- Becker County District Court
- Clay/Becker Drug Court and Specialty Courts
- Minnesota impaired driving laws
- Minnesota Correctional Facility–Shakopee
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.