{"id":25264,"date":"2026-04-14T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=25264"},"modified":"2026-04-12T06:30:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T11:30:02","slug":"cass-lake-woman-charged-in-fentanyl-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/cass-lake-woman-charged-in-fentanyl-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Cass Lake Woman Charged in Fentanyl Case"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cass County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me)<\/a> \u2014 A Bemidji woman is facing a felony drug charge in Cass County after authorities said fentanyl was found inside a bag at Cedar Lakes Casino in Cass Lake.<\/p>\n

According to a criminal complaint, Amber Larae Lord<\/strong>, 48, is charged with third-degree drug possession. The charge alleges she possessed more than five grams of fentanyl on or about September 30, 2025.<\/p>\n

The complaint says casino security found a small leopard-print bag near a gaming machine. Inside the bag, authorities reported finding a blue container and a plastic sandwich bag with suspected drugs.<\/p>\n

Court records state a player’s club card with Amber Lord\u2019s name was found at the machine. Investigators also reviewed casino security video, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

The complaint alleges the video showed Lord using a gaming machine in a high-stakes area. Investigators said the leopard-print bag fell from the chair she was using before she left the area.<\/p>\n

What Investigators Say They Found<\/h2>\n

Authorities said the blue container held two white rock-like pieces. A second bag reportedly held a white powdery substance.<\/p>\n

Both items later tested positive for fentanyl, according to the complaint. The filing says the substances were first field tested and then sent to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension<\/a> for lab testing.<\/p>\n

The lab results listed in the complaint say one item weighed .753 grams. A second item weighed 4.989 grams. The reported combined weight was 5.742 grams, with a small margin of error.<\/p>\n

Prior Convictions Listed<\/h2>\n

The complaint also lists prior fifth-degree controlled substance convictions for Lord in Cass, Beltrami, and Hubbard counties.<\/p>\n

The current charge was filed in the Minnesota District Court<\/a>, Ninth Judicial District, under court file number 11-CR-26-346.<\/p>\n

Under the complaint, the third-degree drug possession charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both. A charge is only an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

Cedar Lakes Casino is located in Cass Lake and is operated in the Leech Lake area. More information about the property is available through the casino\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Authorities have not released any final court outcome in the case. Further hearings will determine how the case moves forward in Cass County.<\/p>\n