Polk County: Cole Longoria Booked on Felony Drug Charge

POLK COUNTY, MN (northwestmnnow.com) – A 32-year-old man was listed in Polk County Jail booking records on Thursday, October 15, 2026.

Cole Wayne Longoria faces a felony third-degree controlled substance allegation involving methamphetamine or amphetamine.

The listed offense involves alleged drug possession within a protected area under Minnesota law.

Those areas can include school zones, public parks, public housing zones, and drug treatment facilities.

Polk County Jail Booking Details

According to the supplied jail record, Longoria was booked on October 15, 2026.

The record identifies his date of birth as July 18, 1994, making him 32 years old.

The listed offense is third-degree possession of a controlled substance under Minnesota Statute 152.023, subdivision 2(a)(6).

The charge carries a felony classification.

However, the booking information does not identify the exact location where the alleged possession occurred.

It also does not identify which type of protected zone was involved.

No information was provided about the quantity of drugs allegedly discovered.

Minnesota law treats certain drug possession offenses more seriously when they occur in protected locations.

These locations include schools, parks, public housing areas, and certain drug treatment facilities.

Under the cited statute, possessing a mixture containing methamphetamine or amphetamine in these areas can qualify as third-degree drug possession.

The law does not require a specific minimum drug weight for this particular offense.

However, prosecutors must establish the elements of the alleged offense in court.

The available booking record does not explain how authorities identified the suspected substance.

It also does not establish whether laboratory testing has been completed.

Third-degree controlled substance crimes are felony offenses under Minnesota law.

A conviction under the cited statute can carry a maximum prison sentence of 20 years.

The law also allows a fine of up to $250,000.

Those are maximum statutory penalties, not a prediction of Longoria’s possible sentence.

Actual penalties depend on the evidence, sentencing guidelines, and the court’s final decision.

The supplied booking record does not include a bail amount, release date, or scheduled court appearance.

It also does not identify the arresting agency or describe the events leading to Longoria’s booking.

Additional court information may become available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Readers can also visit the Polk County government website for county information.

The jail booking does not confirm Longoria’s current custody status.

The listed offense remains an allegation and does not establish guilt.

Longoria is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Northwest MN Now News will report further developments when verified information becomes available.

I’m David Keller reporting for Northwest MN Now News.