{"id":23294,"date":"2026-03-23T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=23294"},"modified":"2026-03-22T19:44:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T00:44:10","slug":"bemidji-man-charged-after-drug-stop-by-school","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-man-charged-after-drug-stop-by-school\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji Man Charged After Drug Stop by School"},"content":{"rendered":"

Beltrami County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Bemidji man is facing three felony drug charges after a traffic stop near a school, according to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County.<\/p>\n

Charges Filed In Beltrami County<\/h2>\n

Jackson Bradley Brusewitz<\/strong>, 25, of Bemidji, was charged after the March 19, 2026, stop. The complaint lists one second-degree drug charge and two third-degree drug charges.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors allege Brusewitz possessed about 6 grams of suspected fentanyl. They also allege he possessed about 2.2 grams of suspected methamphetamine.<\/p>\n

One charge is tied to fentanyl possession of 6 grams or more. Another charge is tied to possession of 5 grams or more of fentanyl. A third charge alleges meth possession in a school zone.<\/p>\n

The charges were filed under Minnesota drug laws, including Minn. Stat. 152.022<\/a> and Minn. Stat. 152.023<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Jackson Bradley Brusewitz<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What The Complaint Says Happened<\/h2>\n

According to the complaint, the stop happened at about 10:21 a.m. near Bemidji Avenue and 8th Street. The vehicle was being driven by Crystal Cloud. Brusewitz was the front seat passenger.<\/p>\n

Investigators asked the people inside to get out of the vehicle. During a pat-down, Brusewitz allegedly reached toward his waistband more than once. The complaint says he appeared nervous and was trembling.<\/p>\n

Officers then placed him in handcuffs for safety. The complaint says Brusewitz told officers, \u201cI have a piece.\u201d Officers first believed that meant he had a gun.<\/p>\n

The complaint says he later stated he meant a glass pipe. Investigators then found a glass smoking pipe and a plastic baggie in his pocket.<\/p>\n

Inside that baggie, investigators reported finding two foil bindles and two small clear baggies. The complaint says field tests pointed to suspected methamphetamine and suspected fentanyl.<\/p>\n

School Zone Allegation<\/h2>\n

Investigators later determined the stop took place within 150 feet of a school. The complaint says school was in session at the time.<\/p>\n

Under Minnesota law, that location falls inside a school zone. That claim is the basis for the meth-related school zone charge.<\/p>\n

Prior Case Also Mentioned<\/h2>\n

The complaint also states Brusewitz was already on release conditions in a separate pending felony fifth-degree drug case. Court records cited in the complaint list that case as 04-CR-26-273.<\/p>\n

Beltrami County criminal cases are handled through the Beltrami County District Court<\/a> in Bemidji.<\/p>\n

All charges in the complaint are allegations. Brusewitz is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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