Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Michael Powell is being held in the Pennington County Jail after court records listed three felony counts in District Court.
The booking record shows Powell was taken into custody on January 26, 2026. The listed bail or fine amount is $0.00. No court date was shown in the booking details provided here.
Charges Listed In Court Record
The case number shown in the record is 26000385. The booking entry lists two identical third-degree drug possession counts under Minnesota statute 152.023.2(a)(6).
The short description says the charge involves methamphetamine or amphetamine in a school zone, park zone, or public housing zone. Both counts are marked as felonies.
The same case also lists a felony charge under Minnesota statute 243.166.5(a)(1). The booking entry says it involves knowingly committing an act, or failing to meet, a registration requirement.
The record does not explain why the drug charge appears twice. It only shows the listed counts, the case number, and the court branch.
The jail entry also lists Powell as 5 feet, 8 inches tall and 150 pounds. It lists blond hair and brown eyes.

What The Public Record Shows
This jail listing is a short public record. It shows the booking date, charge titles, and the court branch. It does not include a criminal complaint or police narrative.
That means many facts may still be missing from public view. More details often appear after formal court filings are posted online.
A criminal charge is an accusation. It is not a conviction. The case must move through court before any final outcome is decided.
Where Readers Can Learn More
Readers can review the listed drug statute at Minnesota Statute 152.023.
The registration statute is posted at Minnesota Statute 243.166.
Public case updates may also appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.
What Happens Next
The next step will likely be a court appearance in District Court. That date was not listed in the booking record shared here.
TRF News will continue to follow the case and report new public details as they become available.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
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