Thief River Falls Woman Arrested for Drug Possession

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – Tanya Marie Azatassou, a Fargo woman, was arrested on January 13, 2026, on drug possession charges after a search warrant was executed at an apartment in Thief River Falls, Pennington County, Minnesota. This arrest stems from an investigation into methamphetamine and controlled substances.

Azatassou, born on November 22, 1972, was found in an apartment at 540 9th Street West, where police discovered methamphetamine and other drugs. A small, clear baggie containing a crystal-like substance suspected to be methamphetamine was found in her purse. The substance tested positive for methamphetamine and weighed approximately 0.5 grams.

Along with the meth, police seized a Tylenol bottle containing three Tylenol tablets and three white pills identified as Zolpidem Tartrate, a controlled substance. Azatassou faces charges for Controlled Substance Crime in the 5th Degree and Felony Possession of meth and Zolpidem Tartrate.

Background of the Investigation

The investigation began when Tammy Lynn Brummitt, a suspect in a DWI and drug-related case, told police that Azatassou had been in a nearby apartment selling and using methamphetamine. Brummitt identified Debra Robin Fields as the person who had supplied the drugs to Azatassou.

A search warrant was issued for the apartment of Debra Fields, located at the same address. Police found methamphetamine hidden in various areas of the apartment, including Fields’ bedroom and safe. During the search, Azatassou was arrested, and Fields was detained for questioning.

Azatassou is charged with two counts: one for possession of methamphetamine over 0.25 grams and another for possessing Zolpidem Tartrate, a controlled substance in Schedule IV. These offenses could lead to serious legal consequences, including fines and imprisonment.

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I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.