Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — 
An Oklee woman has been sentenced after being caught violating probation with meth in a public area.
Tina Lou Klasen, 38, was sentenced for a felony fifth-degree controlled substance possession charge and a gross misdemeanor third-degree DWI involving a controlled substance.
Key Sentencing Details:
- Felony drug charge: Five-year stay of imposition with five years of supervised probation
- DWI charge: 364-day jail sentence stayed for four years
- Ordered to complete the Red Lake County DWI Court program
- Required to undergo a comprehensive chemical assessment within 60 days
- Mandatory completion of recommended drug treatment and aftercare
- Lifetime ban on firearms, ammunition, and explosives
- DNA sample submission required
- $210 in court fines for felony charge, additional $80 for DWI charge
What Led to the Arrest?
December 23, 2024 – Klasen’s probation officer requested police assistance after she admitted to using meth two days earlier and driving under the influence.
Key Evidence Found:
- Glass pipe with meth residue in her possession
- Vehicle parked in a public lot across from Lincoln High School & St. Bernard’s Catholic School
- Video surveillance confirmed she parked the car in that location
Past Offenses:
- Previous DWI conviction in 2023
- Arrested again for a suspected DWI on December 7, 2024
Why This Case Matters
Probation violations are taken seriously Enhanced sentencing for drug-related offenses near schools Meth possession continues to be a law enforcement priority in Minnesota
What’s Next?
- Klasen must complete drug treatment and supervised probation
- Failure to comply could result in prison time
- Authorities continue to investigate repeat DWI and drug-related offenses
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News