Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On October 22, 2024, law enforcement in Otter Tail County arrested 37-year-old Cody William Thomas. He faces charges including a felony for fifth-degree possession of controlled substances, specifically Schedule I-IV drugs excluding small amounts of marijuana, under Minnesota Statute 152.025.2(1). Additionally, Thomas is charged with a misdemeanor for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, in violation of Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(2).
According to the Otter Tail County Jail In Custody List, Thomas was booked on October 22, 2024, and remains in custody with active charges.
Under Minnesota law, a fifth-degree drug possession charge encompasses the possession of any amount of Schedule I-IV substances, excluding small amounts of marijuana. This offense is classified as a felony and can result in imprisonment and fines upon conviction. Driving while impaired by a controlled substance is a misdemeanor offense, carrying potential penalties including jail time, fines, and driver’s license suspension.
As of this report, no court dates have been scheduled for Thomas. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me