Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Authorities have charged Cha Michael Delude with felony drug possession after a significant arrest on April 26, 2025. Delude, born October 30, 1977, now faces a felony count under Minnesota statute 152.025.2(a)(2), which addresses the unlawful procurement, possession, or control over a controlled substance.
This case falls under a fifth-degree drug charge, meaning even a small quantity was enough for felony status due to prior conditions or the type of substance involved. Court documents indicate this wasn’t Delude’s first encounter with controlled substance laws, making the charge even more serious.
Fifth-degree felony drug charges in Minnesota can lead to harsh penalties, including years of imprisonment, probation, and heavy fines, especially when tied to prior convictions.
More updates will be posted as this case moves through the court system.
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.
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Under Minnesota law, a fifth-degree drug possession charge like the one Cha Michael Delude faces (152.025.2(a)(2)) can carry penalties of up to 5 years in prison and fines reaching $10,000. Prior convictions significantly increase sentencing severity!