OTTER TAIL COUNTY, MN – Wenona Morning Star Powless, 49, was booked into the Otter Tail County Jail on February 27, 2025, on felony drug possession and illegal syringe distribution charges.
According to official records, Powless has been charged with:
- 5th-Degree Drug Possession (Possession of a Schedule I-IV controlled substance – Case 152.025.2(1), Felony)
- Unlawful Manufacture or Sale of Hypodermic Syringes/Needles (Case 151.40.1~1, Misdemeanor)
Authorities have not yet disclosed further details regarding the circumstances of Powless’s arrest. 5th-degree drug possession is a serious felony charge in Minnesota, and the unlawful sale of syringes is a misdemeanor offense that could result in fines or additional penalties.
Her case is scheduled to proceed through District Court, where the charges will be reviewed.
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I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me