Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 12, 2024, Maria Rose Dumont White, a 21-year-old individual, was arrested in Otter Tail County. She faces charges under Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 2(1), which pertains to fifth-degree controlled substance crimes involving the possession of Schedule I, II, III, or IV substances, excluding cannabis-related products.
According to Minnesota law, a person is guilty of a controlled substance crime in the fifth degree if they unlawfully possess one or more mixtures containing a controlled substance classified in Schedule I, II, III, or IV, except cannabis flower, cannabis products, lower-potency hemp edibles, or hemp-derived consumer products.
Fifth-degree controlled substance crimes in Minnesota are classified as either gross misdemeanors or felonies, depending on the specifics of the offense and the individual’s prior criminal history. Penalties can include imprisonment and fines.
As of now, there is no further information available regarding the specifics of Maria Rose Dumont White’s arrest or any subsequent legal proceedings. Individuals charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me