Thief River Falls Woman Held on Meth-Related Charge

THIEF RIVER FALLS (trfnews.i234.me) — Jessica Maunz was booked into the Pennington County Jail on June 25, 2026.

The jail record lists Maunz on a hold connected to one felony charge.

The charge alleges that methamphetamine paraphernalia was stored where a child or vulnerable adult could be present.

The case is listed for the District Court under case number 26002969.

Felony Charge Listed

The listed charge cites Minnesota Statute 152.137, subdivision 2(a)(4).

The law bars knowingly storing methamphetamine paraphernalia in certain places involving children or vulnerable adults.

Those places can include a child’s home or another location where a child might be present.

The law also covers locations connected to vulnerable adults.

The supplied jail information does not describe the events behind the allegation.

It also does not identify any child or vulnerable adult.

The jail roster lists Maunz at 5 feet tall and 160 pounds.

The record lists brown hair and blue eyes.

Her listed bail or fine amount was $0.00.

That entry does not explain whether the release was allowed.

Release rules can change after a judge reviews a case.

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

The jail and sheriff’s office are located in Thief River Falls.

Minnesota law classifies a violation of this section as a felony.

A conviction can bring up to five years in prison.

The law also allows a fine of up to $10,000.

Both penalties may be imposed in some cases.

These are maximum penalties and do not predict the case’s outcome.

Any sentence would depend on the evidence, court rulings, and Maunz’s criminal history.

The court is part of Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.

Public case updates may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.

A jail booking does not prove guilt.

The charge remains an allegation unless it is proven in court.

Maunz is presumed innocent unless convicted.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.