Walker Jail Books Cass Lake Man on Four Charges

Walker (trfnews.i234.me) — Bryant Eugene Cooper Jr., 36, of Cass Lake, was booked into the Cass County Jail.

The booking occurred on September 10, 2026, at 2:07 a.m.

The supplied jail record lists four charges against Cooper.

They involve controlled substances, DWI, fleeing, and an alleged firearm violation.

The booking record does not describe the events that led to the arrests.

Fifth-Degree Drug Charge

Cooper is listed under Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 2(a)(1).

The charge involves alleged possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance.

The statute excludes cannabis and several legal hemp or cannabis products.

It can also cover controlled substance residue found inside drug paraphernalia.

Minnesota Statute 152.025 covers fifth-degree controlled substance crimes.

Penalty levels can depend on the amount possessed and prior drug convictions.

The booking record does not identify the alleged substance or amount.

Cooper also faces a DWI charge under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(1).

The provision covers driving while under the influence of alcohol.

Minnesota Statute 169A.20 contains the state’s DWI offenses.

The supplied record does not list a test result or alleged alcohol concentration.

A separate charge involves fleeing an officer without using a motor vehicle.

Minnesota Statute 609.487, subdivision 6, classifies that offense as a misdemeanor.

The law includes allegedly running, hiding, or otherwise attempting to evade an officer.

The fourth charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.165, subdivision 1b.

The allegation involves firearm or ammunition possession after a qualifying crime-of-violence conviction.

Minnesota Statute 609.165 classifies the offense as a felony.

A conviction can carry up to 15 years in prison.

The maximum fine is $30,000.

The booking information does not describe the firearm or ammunition allegedly involved.

The Cass County Jail is located in Walker, Minnesota.

The Cass County Sheriff’s Office maintains the county jail.

The supplied record does not include detailed probable cause information.

No police officer names are included in this report.

A jail booking does not establish guilt.

The charges remain allegations unless proven through the court process.

Cooper is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.