{"id":37433,"date":"2026-07-12T09:09:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-12T14:09:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=37433"},"modified":"2026-07-11T10:18:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-11T15:18:55","slug":"beltrami-county-inmate-faces-fentanyl-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/beltrami-county-inmate-faces-fentanyl-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Beltrami County Inmate Faces Fentanyl Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Beltrami County Inmate Faces Fentanyl Charge<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Beltrami County<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Jessica Johnson was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on July 10, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied jail record lists one felony drug charge under case number 2026012289.<\/p>\n<p>The charge alleges Johnson allowed a child to contact, inhale, ingest, or face exposure to fentanyl.<\/p>\n<p>The allegation was filed under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/152.137\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 152.137, subdivision 2(c)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Charge Involves Alleged Child Exposure<\/h2>\n<p>Minnesota law bars knowingly causing or allowing a child to contact or ingest fentanyl.<\/p>\n<p>The law also covers alleged inhalation and other forms of fentanyl exposure.<\/p>\n<p>A violation of subdivision 2 is classified as a felony under the statute.<\/p>\n<p>A conviction may bring up to five years in prison.<\/p>\n<p>The law also allows a fine of up to $10,000.<\/p>\n<p>Those penalties are possible maximums and are not a sentence in Johnson\u2019s case.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 24px 0;\"><!-- Replace the image source below with the WordPress mugshot URL. --><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"display: block; width: 174px; max-width: 500px; height: 179px; margin: 0px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/JohnsonJessica.png\" alt=\"Jessica Johnson booking photo\" \/><em>Jessica Johnson booking photo. Source: Beltrami County Jail.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Booking Information<\/h2>\n<p>The record lists Johnson at 5 feet, 3 inches tall and 180 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>It lists brown hair and brown eyes.<\/p>\n<p>The bail or fine field showed $0.00 when the booking information was supplied.<\/p>\n<p>No court date or court branch was included in the record.<\/p>\n<p>The booking entry does not show a conviction or final court decision.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review facility information through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beltramicountymn.gov\/services\/public-safety-law-enforcement\/adult-corrections-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The county also provides an <a href=\"https:\/\/inmates.co.beltrami.mn.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">online inmate list<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Case Status<\/h2>\n<p>The charge remains an allegation unless it is proven in court.<\/p>\n<p>Johnson is presumed innocent unless and until a court finds her guilty.<\/p>\n<p>Charges may change as prosecutors review reports and other evidence.<\/p>\n<p>A court may later set hearing dates, release terms, or other conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied record did not include details about the alleged exposure.<\/p>\n<p>It also did not identify the child or describe any reported injury.<\/p>\n<p>TRF News will follow verified court filings for future updates.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole, reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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