{"id":33061,"date":"2026-06-16T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-16T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=33061"},"modified":"2026-06-14T13:40:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-14T18:40:00","slug":"thief-river-falls-woman-charged-in-meth-case-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/thief-river-falls-woman-charged-in-meth-case-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Thief River Falls Woman Charged In Meth Case"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thief River Falls Woman Charged In Meth Case<\/h2>\n

Thief River Falls<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) – A local woman faces a felony drug charge. It follows a traffic stop earlier this month.<\/p>\n

Tonisha May Gilbert, 33, of Thief River Falls, is charged in Pennington County District Court. The case is filed under court number 57-CR-26-384.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, the stop happened on June 5, 2026, at 12:13 a.m. Officers were on routine patrol near Petro Pumper Northdale Oil.<\/p>\n

The complaint says officers saw a vehicle enter the parking lot. They reported a cracked windshield and an object hanging from the vehicle.<\/p>\n

Gilbert was identified as the driver and registered owner. Officers said a THC vape device was seen on the center console.<\/p>\n

Gilbert allegedly told officers the device contained THC. She also allegedly said more marijuana was inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n

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

Gilbert is charged with a fifth-degree controlled substance crime. The complaint alleges she possessed about 3 grams of methamphetamine.<\/p>\n

The charge is a felony under Minnesota Statute 152.025<\/a>. It carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.<\/p>\n

She is also charged with fourth-degree driving while impaired involving a controlled substance. That charge is a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

The complaint alleges Gilbert operated a motor vehicle after consuming methamphetamine. Minnesota DWI law is listed under Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A third count alleges an open package of cannabis in a motor vehicle. That charge is also a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

The cannabis count falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.36<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Items Reported During Search<\/h2>\n

Court documents say officers searched the vehicle after the stop. A backpack was found on the passenger seat.<\/p>\n

Inside, officers reported two small plastic bags with a crystal-like substance. One bag tested presumptively positive for methamphetamine.<\/p>\n

Officers also reported finding a digital scale and many small plastic baggies. Drug paraphernalia and improperly packaged marijuana were also listed.<\/p>\n

The complaint says $751 in cash was found in the backpack. The money was seized pending forfeiture review.<\/p>\n

Gilbert was later arrested after field sobriety testing. A blood sample was secured and sent for drug analysis.<\/p>\n

The suspected methamphetamine was later weighed. Court documents list the weight at about 3 grams.<\/p>\n

Case records may be reviewed through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

All charges are accusations. Gilbert is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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