{"id":40569,"date":"2026-07-30T04:17:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-30T09:17:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=40569"},"modified":"2026-07-28T05:59:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T10:59:03","slug":"crookston-books-megan-swatlowski-on-drug-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/crookston-books-megan-swatlowski-on-drug-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Crookston Books Megan Swatlowski on Drug Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Crookston Books Megan Swatlowski on Drug Charge<\/h2>\n

CROOKSTON <\/strong>(trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Megan Marie Swatlowski was booked into the Northwest Regional Corrections Center on July 24, 2026.<\/p>\n

The public roster lists a felony third-degree controlled substance charge.<\/p>\n

The entry alleges possession of methamphetamine or amphetamine within a protected zone.<\/p>\n

Swatlowski was 35 years old when she entered custody.<\/p>\n

Her listed birth date is March 1, 1991.<\/p>\n

Felony Drug Charge Listed<\/h2>\n

The booking entry cites Minnesota Statute 152.023, subdivision 2(a)(6).<\/p>\n

That law covers unlawful possession of methamphetamine or amphetamine in several protected locations.<\/p>\n

Those locations include school zones, park zones, and public housing zones.<\/p>\n

The statute also includes drug treatment facilities.<\/p>\n

The short roster entry does not identify the specific location involved.<\/p>\n

It also does not list the alleged amount or describe the surrounding events.<\/p>\n

Readers can review the complete law through the\u00a0Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Megan Marie Swatlowski booking photo. Source:
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\nNorthwest Regional Corrections Center roster
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Possible Penalties Under State Law<\/h2>\n

A conviction under this section can carry serious penalties.<\/p>\n

Minnesota law allows up to 20 years in prison.<\/p>\n

The law also allows a fine of up to $250,000.<\/p>\n

A court may impose either penalty or both.<\/p>\n

Those figures are maximum penalties under the statute.<\/p>\n

They are not a sentence in Swatlowski\u2019s case.<\/p>\n

Any sentence would depend on a conviction, case facts, and court findings.<\/p>\n

Minnesota sentencing rules may also affect the final outcome.<\/p>\n

Public Records Offer Limited Details<\/h2>\n

The regional jail roster provides basic booking information.<\/p>\n

It does not include the full criminal complaint or supporting reports.<\/p>\n

The roster does not list a court file number or hearing date.<\/p>\n

It also does not show whether prosecutors filed amended charges.<\/p>\n

Jail records can change after hearings, releases, or later court orders.<\/p>\n

The controlling charge may also change during the court process.<\/p>\n

Readers can review the\u00a0official regional inmate roster\u00a0<\/a>for custody updates.<\/p>\n

Public case information may appear through\u00a0Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Some documents may not be available through the online court system.<\/p>\n

Official court filings remain the main source for later case updates.<\/p>\n

Booking Does Not Establish Guilt<\/h2>\n

A jail booking records a person\u2019s entry into custody.<\/p>\n

It does not prove that the listed offense occurred.<\/p>\n

The charge against Swatlowski remains an allegation.<\/p>\n

She is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors must prove every required part of the offense.<\/p>\n

Swatlowski may challenge the evidence and present defenses allowed by law.<\/p>\n

TRF News will update this report when verified public records provide additional information.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for\u00a0TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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