Bemidji, MN – Ryan Watkins, a 6-foot, 235-pound male with blue eyes, was arrested on March 31, 2025, and is currently being held at the Beltrami County Jail with no bail set.
Watkins faces three serious charges, all stemming from the same case number (25-004792):
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Felony Drug Possession under Minnesota Statute 152.025.2(1) – Possessing a Schedule I–IV controlled substance or related paraphernalia (excluding cannabis).
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Felony Child Endangerment under 152.137.2(b) – Allowing a child or vulnerable adult to ingest, inhale, or be exposed to methamphetamine.
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Gross Misdemeanor DWI under 169A.25.1(a) – Second-Degree Driving While Impaired with two or more aggravating factors.
Watkins’ court case is set to be heard in District Court, though no hearing date has been officially posted. The combination of drug-related charges and child exposure intensifies the gravity of the case.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for trfnews.i234.me