Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 9, 2025, law enforcement in Polk County arrested Crystal Lea King, a 43-year-old resident of East Grand Forks, Minnesota. King was charged with first-degree sale of a controlled substance, specifically involving the sale of 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. This charge is classified as a felony under Minnesota Statute 152.021, subdivision 1(3).
King’s arrest follows previous legal issues. In November 2023, she was arrested as a fugitive of justice in another state.
Additionally, in November 2022, King pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit a first-degree controlled substance crime in Polk County. At that time, she faced a potential maximum sentence of 30 years in prison.
First-degree sale of a controlled substance in Minnesota carries severe penalties, including the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence and substantial fines. The specific circumstances of King’s current arrest, including the evidence leading to the charge and any potential sentencing, have not been detailed in the available information.
For more information on court records and case details in Minnesota, the Minnesota Judicial Branch provides online access through its website.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me