Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Rachel Rae Olson, 40, from Thief River Falls, was sentenced in Pennington County District Court on Monday, May 6, for a felony charge related to methamphetamine crimes involving children.
- Sentence: Olson received a five-year stay of imposition and was ordered to serve supervised probation for the same duration. She must undergo a comprehensive assessment within 60 days of sentencing, follow all recommendations, and complete the recommended level of treatment and aftercare. Additionally, she is prohibited from possessing firearms, ammunition, or explosives, and must provide a DNA sample. Olson also faces a fine of $210.
- Charge Origin: The charges stemmed from a search on November 14, where law enforcement found meth residue in garbage bags collected from Olson’s address. They also discovered drug paraphernalia, including burnt tinfoil and pill capsules, indicating drug activity.
- Search Warrants: Following the discovery, law enforcement executed two search warrants on November 15, resulting in the findings of drug-related items in Olson’s residence. These items were photographed and destroyed.
- Additional Revelations: Olson initially denied possessing drug paraphernalia but later admitted to using methamphetamine. She confessed to hiding the drug paraphernalia in a dresser drawer.