Thief River Falls Man Faces Felony Drug Charge

THIEF RIVER FALLS (trfnews.i234.me) — Erick Longo was booked into the Pennington County Jail on June 26, 2026.

The supplied jail record lists one felony drug charge against Longo.

The charge alleges third-degree possession of methamphetamine or amphetamine within a protected zone.

The listed areas include school zones, park zones, public housing zones, and drug treatment facilities.

The jail record identifies the matter as case number 2026002975.

Booking Details

The record lists Longo at 5 feet, 11 inches tall and 220 pounds.

It also lists brown hair and brown eyes.

The roster displays a bail or fine amount of $0.00.

That figure does not explain Longo’s release status or any conditions set by a judge.

No court date appeared in the information supplied for this report.

The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office operates the correctional facility in Thief River Falls.

That section covers unlawful methamphetamine or amphetamine possession in several protected locations.

Those locations include school, park, public housing, and drug treatment facility zones.

The supplied record does not identify the exact substance, amount, or location involved.

It also does not describe how the alleged offense was discovered.

Those details may appear later in a criminal complaint or another public court filing.

Minnesota law classifies the listed allegation as a third-degree controlled substance crime.

A conviction can bring up to 20 years in prison.

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

Those are maximum penalties and do not predict the final result.

Any sentence would depend on the evidence, criminal history, court rulings, and Minnesota sentencing rules.

The charge is listed for the District Court.

Pennington County District Court is located in Thief River Falls.

Public updates may become available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Jail and court records can change after hearings or new filings.

Readers should check official sources for the latest custody and court information.

A booking record documents custody and lists allegations.

It does not prove that a person committed a crime.

Longo is presumed innocent unless the charge is proven beyond a reasonable doubt.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.