{"id":44063,"date":"2026-08-18T08:11:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T13:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=44063"},"modified":"2026-08-15T12:35:13","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T17:35:13","slug":"bemidji-fentanyl-case-leads-to-felony-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-fentanyl-case-leads-to-felony-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji Fentanyl Case Leads to Felony Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bemidji Fentanyl Case Leads to Felony Charge<\/h2>\n

Bemidji<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Jessica Ann Johnson faces a felony drug-related charge in Beltrami County.<\/p>\n

The case follows a child protection investigation tied to an incident reported on July 5, 2026.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors allege Johnson knowingly stored a chemical substance in the presence of a child.<\/p>\n

The allegations are detailed in Beltrami County District Court file 04-CR-26-1603.<\/p>\n

Video Reviewed During Child Protection Case<\/h2>\n

Bemidji police began reviewing the matter on July 7, according to the criminal complaint.<\/p>\n

Investigators reported finding a video involving Johnson and another adult identified as B.S.<\/p>\n

The complaint says a very young child was seated nearby in a stroller.<\/p>\n

Investigators said the video showed both adults using a lighter to heat material on foil.<\/p>\n

The complaint also says both adults were seen with a pipe near the child.<\/p>\n

B.S. told investigators that fentanyl was her preferred drug, according to court records.<\/p>\n

She also said she believed fentanyl was being used during the July 5 incident.<\/p>\n

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Jessica Ann Johnson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Johnson Gives Statement to Police<\/h2>\n

Johnson later spoke with investigators after receiving a Miranda warning.<\/p>\n

Police asked where the fentanyl involved in the incident had come from.<\/p>\n

Johnson allegedly told investigators that B.S. brought the fentanyl.<\/p>\n

The complaint does not accuse the child of handling the substance.<\/p>\n

However, prosecutors allege drug-related activity occurred while the child was nearby.<\/p>\n

TRF News is not identifying the child because of the child’s age.<\/p>\n

Felony Charge Filed in Beltrami County<\/h2>\n

Johnson is charged under Minnesota’s law addressing drug-related conduct around children.<\/p>\n

The filed count cites Minnesota Statute 152.137<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The cited subsection concerns knowingly storing a chemical substance where a child is present.<\/p>\n

The probable-cause section separately describes alleged fentanyl use near the child.<\/p>\n

The complaint lists a maximum sentence of five years in prison.<\/p>\n

It also lists a possible fine of up to $10,000.<\/p>\n

The case was filed with an order of detention in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n

Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The charge is an allegation and does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n

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

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

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

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