Felony Drug Charge Filed<\/h2>\n
Roy Andrew Cloud, 28, of Redby, Minnesota, has been charged in Beltrami County District Court.<\/p>\n
The charge is fifth-degree possession of a controlled substance.<\/p>\n
The case involves a substance identified as fentanyl, according to the criminal complaint.<\/p>\n
The charge was filed under Minnesota law as a felony offense.<\/p>\n
If convicted, the charge carries a possible sentence of up to five years in prison.<\/p>\n
It may also include a fine of up to $10,000, or both.<\/p>\n
The allegations have not been proven in court.<\/p>\n
All defendants are presumed innocent unless convicted.<\/p>\n
Police Respond to Bemidji Report<\/h2>\n
According to the complaint, officers responded on June 29, 2026.<\/p>\n
The call came from a location on Paul Bunyan Drive NW in Bemidji.<\/p>\n
Authorities were called after a report of an unresponsive male in a bathroom.<\/p>\n
Officials said they found Cloud sitting on a toilet.<\/p>\n
The complaint states he was slumped over with his head between his knees.<\/p>\n
Cloud was assisted and later identified himself to the authorities.<\/p>\n
Investigators reported finding a lighter and a folded paper bindle nearby.<\/p>\n
The item was collected as evidence.<\/p>\n
Authorities later reported finding additional paper bindles and tinfoil pieces.<\/p>\n
The complaint states the suspected substances weighed approximately .58 grams and 1.32 grams with packaging.<\/p>\n
Field testing reportedly showed a positive indication for fentanyl.<\/p>\n
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Booking photo of Roy Andrew Cloud.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\nPrevious Court History Listed<\/h2>\n
The complaint also lists several previous convictions in Beltrami County court records.<\/p>\n
Those records include prior convictions involving theft, controlled substance possession, false information to an officer, obstruction, robbery, and vehicle theft.<\/p>\n
Court records show a previous felony drug possession conviction from 2020.<\/p>\n
The current case remains pending in Beltrami County District Court.<\/p>\n
For additional court information, visit the Minnesota Judicial Branch website<\/a>.<\/p>\n Fentanyl cases continue to be a concern for communities across Minnesota.<\/p>\n The drug is a powerful synthetic opioid linked to many overdose deaths.<\/p>\n Officials encourage anyone struggling with substance use to seek help.<\/p>\n Resources are available through organizations such as the National Helpline for Substance Abuse<\/a>.<\/p>\n This report is based on information contained in a criminal complaint.<\/p>\n Charges are only allegations until proven in court.<\/p>\n Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/p>\nCommunity Safety Concerns<\/h2>\n