Otter Tail County (trfnews.i234.me) — In a multi-charge arrest that stunned authorities, Gina Nicole Steyn, 53, was booked on March 27, 2025, and is currently facing four active charges in Otter Tail County:
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Felony (152.025.2(1)) – Drugs: 5th Degree Possession of Schedule 1–4 substances (excluding small marijuana amounts) – charged twice [3].
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Misdemeanor (169A.20.1(2)) – DWI: Operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance.
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Misdemeanor (609.52.2(a)(1)) – Theft: Taking or using movable property without the owner’s consent.
Authorities indicate this combination of drug offenses, impaired driving, and theft makes it a high-priority case for further investigation and potential prosecution.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
Under Minnesota law, 5th-degree drug possession is a felony and can include jail time up to 5 years. Driving under the influence of a controlled substance and theft without consent, even as misdemeanors, may lead to enhanced penalties if combined with prior offenses.