{"id":44048,"date":"2026-08-18T09:04:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T14:04:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=44048"},"modified":"2026-08-15T12:09:29","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T17:09:29","slug":"cass-lake-woman-faces-fentanyl-dwi-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/cass-lake-woman-faces-fentanyl-dwi-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Cass Lake Woman Faces Fentanyl, DWI Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<h2>Cass Lake Woman Faces Fentanyl, DWI Charges<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Cass Lake<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Billie Jo Holstein faces felony drug possession and misdemeanor DWI charges in Beltrami County.<\/p>\n<p>The charges stem from a traffic stop.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutors allege fentanyl was found inside Holstein&#8217;s purse during a search of her vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>The allegations are detailed in Beltrami County District Court file 04-CR-24-661.<\/p>\n<h2>Traffic Stop Begins Investigation<\/h2>\n<p>A Beltrami County deputy was patrolling Roosevelt Road at about 9:19 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>The deputy noticed a van with what was described as a loud muffler.<\/p>\n<p>A traffic stop was then conducted, according to the criminal complaint.<\/p>\n<p>Holstein was identified as the driver.<\/p>\n<p>The deputy reported that Holstein had red and glassy eyes.<\/p>\n<p>The complaint also says she appeared restless and spoke quickly.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities suspected recent controlled substance use and began a DWI investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Holstein participated in field sobriety testing.<\/p>\n<p>The complaint says investigators observed signs they believed showed impairment.<\/p>\n<h2>Complaint Details Drug Use Statement<\/h2>\n<p>Holstein allegedly told investigators she had struggled with methamphetamine use for years.<\/p>\n<p>She also allegedly said she had used methamphetamine earlier that morning.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities obtained a search warrant for a blood or urine sample.<\/p>\n<p>A urine sample was collected for testing by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Replace MUGSHOT-URL-HERE with the verified mugshot URL --><\/p>\n<figure style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px auto;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"display: block; width: 133px; max-width: 500px; height: 136px; margin: 0px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/HolsteinBillie.png\" alt=\"Billie Jo Holstein mugshot\" \/><figcaption>Billie Jo Holstein<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The complaint was filed before those laboratory results were described.<\/p>\n<h2>Fentanyl Allegedly Found in Purse<\/h2>\n<p>Authorities also searched Holstein&#8217;s vehicle during the investigation.<\/p>\n<p>Deputies reported finding a small package containing white powder inside Holstein&#8217;s purse.<\/p>\n<p>A field test indicated the substance was fentanyl, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators planned to send the substance to the BCA for laboratory testing.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutors charged Holstein with fifth-degree controlled substance possession.<\/p>\n<p>The complaint identifies fentanyl as a Schedule II controlled substance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/152.025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 152.025<\/a> covers fifth-degree controlled substance crimes.<\/p>\n<p>The felony charge carries a listed maximum of five years and a $10,000 fine.<\/p>\n<h2>DWI Charge Also Filed<\/h2>\n<p>Holstein also faces a misdemeanor DWI charge involving a Schedule I or II controlled substance.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169A.20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a> defines several forms of impaired driving.<\/p>\n<p>The complaint lists a maximum of 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.<\/p>\n<p>Public case records may be available through <a href=\"https:\/\/mncourts.gov\/access-case-records\/mcro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The charges are allegations and do not establish guilt.<\/p>\n<p>Holstein is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><small>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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