{"id":22399,"date":"2026-03-16T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=22399"},"modified":"2026-03-15T10:03:52","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T15:03:52","slug":"bemidji-woman-charged-in-meth-possession-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-woman-charged-in-meth-possession-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji Woman Charged in Meth Possession Case"},"content":{"rendered":"

Beltrami County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Bemidji woman is facing a felony drug charge after an arrest late on March 7, 2026, according to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County District Court.<\/p>\n

Overview<\/h2>\n

The defendant is identified as Lillie Rae Kise, 46, of Bemidji<\/strong>. Court records list her as homeless with no mailing address.<\/p>\n

Kise is charged with felony fifth-degree drug possession<\/strong> under Minnesota Statute 152.025<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The complaint says the charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

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Lillie Rae Kise<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What the Complaint Says<\/h2>\n

According to the complaint, police encountered Kise at about 11:15 p.m. on March 7, 2026, near the Circle K in Bemidji.<\/p>\n

Authorities said she had an active warrant for her arrest in another case.<\/p>\n

After she was arrested, a search allegedly found a small bag containing a substance.<\/p>\n

The complaint says the substance later field tested positive for methamphetamine.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors allege Kise unlawfully possessed a mixture containing methamphetamine, which is listed as a Schedule II controlled substance.<\/p>\n

Prior Convictions Listed in Complaint<\/h2>\n

The complaint also lists prior convictions tied to Kise.<\/p>\n

It says she was convicted on January 29, 2018, in Beltrami County case 04-CR-17-2181.<\/p>\n

That case included a felony fifth-degree drug offense and felony check forgery, according to the filing.<\/p>\n

The complaint also lists these earlier convictions:<\/p>\n