{"id":42037,"date":"2026-08-07T09:00:19","date_gmt":"2026-08-07T14:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=42037"},"modified":"2026-08-05T05:26:56","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T10:26:56","slug":"polk-county-books-pylka-on-first-degree-drug-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/polk-county-books-pylka-on-first-degree-drug-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Polk County Books Pylka on First-Degree Drug Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Polk County Books Pylka on First-Degree Drug Charge<\/h2>\n

POLK COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Kassandra Markey Pylka was recently booked into the Polk County Jail.<\/p>\n

The booking happened on August 3, 2026, according to the supplied jail record.<\/p>\n

Pylka was 34 years old at the time of booking.<\/p>\n

The record lists one felony charge.<\/p>\n

It alleges first-degree possession of 25 grams or more of cocaine, heroin, or methamphetamine.<\/p>\n

The charge cites Minnesota Statute 152.021, subdivision 2(1).<\/p>\n

That law covers certain first-degree controlled substance possession cases.<\/p>\n

The booking entry does not identify the exact substance involved.<\/p>\n

It also does not explain where the alleged drugs were found.<\/p>\n

Booking Details<\/h2>\n

The supplied record does not list a traffic stop, search, or arrest location.<\/p>\n

It also does not name any other people connected to the case.<\/p>\n

No court date, bail amount, or release status appeared in the provided information.<\/p>\n

Those details may become available through public court records.<\/p>\n

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

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Kassandra Markey Pylka \u2014 Polk County Jail booking photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Charge Remains an Allegation<\/h2>\n

A jail booking shows that a person entered custody.<\/p>\n

It does not prove guilt or confirm every listed allegation.<\/p>\n

Charges can change after prosecutors review reports, test results, and other evidence.<\/p>\n

A court may also dismiss or reduce a charge.<\/p>\n

What Happens Next<\/h2>\n

Felony cases can include an initial appearance and later court hearings.<\/p>\n

The timing depends on formal filings and the court calendar.<\/p>\n

The prosecutor must prove the charge beyond a reasonable doubt.<\/p>\n

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

The supplied record does not include a criminal complaint.<\/p>\n

It also does not provide facts supporting the alleged drug amount.<\/p>\n

No information was provided about whether the case involved a vehicle or residence.<\/p>\n

The record also did not describe how the substance was tested.<\/p>\n

Public case information may appear through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

Any update should note changes to charges, court dates, or custody status.<\/p>\n

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

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

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