{"id":39079,"date":"2026-07-25T05:47:39","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T10:47:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=39079"},"modified":"2026-07-20T20:54:24","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T01:54:24","slug":"otter-tail-county-woman-faces-drug-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/otter-tail-county-woman-faces-drug-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Otter Tail County Woman Faces Drug Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"

Otter Tail County Woman Faces Drug Charges<\/h2>\n

Otter Tail County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Borup, Minnesota woman faced drug-related charges following a traffic stop investigation in Otter Tail County.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, Colleen May Smith, born July 8, 1980, was charged in Otter Tail County District Court with drug possession and possession of hypodermic syringes.<\/p>\n

The case was filed on December 30, 2021. Court records list the charges under Court File No. 56-CR-21-3130.<\/p>\n

Smith was charged with fifth-degree drug possession. The complaint states the charge involved a controlled substance identified as methamphetamine.<\/p>\n

The charge is listed as a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota law. The maximum penalty listed in the complaint is up to one year in jail and a possible fine.<\/p>\n

Traffic Stop Leads to Investigation<\/h2>\n

The complaint states the investigation began on October 21, 2021.<\/p>\n

A vehicle was stopped in the area of U.S. Highway 59 and County Highway 88 in Otter Tail County.<\/p>\n

The stop was initiated after a vehicle was observed with a headlight problem.<\/p>\n

The driver was identified as Robert Butts. Smith was identified as a passenger in the vehicle.<\/p>\n

During the stop, officers reported smelling marijuana. The complaint states a marijuana pipe was turned over during the investigation.<\/p>\n

A search of the vehicle was then conducted, according to court records.<\/p>\n

The complaint states a search under the front passenger seat found drug-related items.<\/p>\n

Investigators reported finding four hypodermic syringes and a container with a substance that tested positive for methamphetamine.<\/p>\n

Additional Syringe Possession Charge<\/h2>\n

Smith also faced a misdemeanor charge involving possession or control of hypodermic syringes or needles.<\/p>\n

The complaint states the offense involved items that could be used for subcutaneous injections.<\/p>\n

The maximum penalty listed for that charge is up to 90 days in jail and a possible $1,000 fine.<\/p>\n

Court Records<\/h2>\n

The charges are allegations contained in a criminal complaint. A defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

More information about Minnesota court cases is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Otter Tail County court information and government services are available through the county\u2019s official website at Otter Tail County<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

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