{"id":44357,"date":"2026-08-21T12:03:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-21T17:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=44357"},"modified":"2026-08-16T11:03:02","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T16:03:02","slug":"crookston-woman-faces-8-felony-meth-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/crookston-woman-faces-8-felony-meth-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Crookston Woman Faces 8 Felony Meth Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Crookston Woman Faces 8 Felony Meth Charges<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Crookston<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Kassandra Markey Pylka faces eight felony drug charges in Polk County District Court.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutors allege Pylka participated in repeated methamphetamine sales between January and April 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The case includes an aggravated first-degree controlled substance charge.<\/p>\n<p>That charge carries the most serious possible sentence in the complaint.<\/p>\n<p>Court records say investigators used controlled purchases, undercover work, surveillance, and laboratory testing.<\/p>\n<h2>Controlled Buys Alleged in Crookston<\/h2>\n<p>The complaint links Pylka to several alleged methamphetamine transactions involving Glen Michael Carter.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators say controlled purchases occurred during February and March at locations in Crookston.<\/p>\n<p>One February transaction allegedly involved 4.313 grams of methamphetamine.<\/p>\n<p>Another transaction produced 15.874 grams after laboratory testing, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n<p>Court records also describe a March transaction involving 7.047 grams.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutors allege Pylka personally transferred methamphetamine during several controlled purchases.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px auto;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 500px; width: 230px; height: 307px; margin: 0px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/PYLKA-KASSANDRA-MARKEY.jpg\" alt=\"Kassandra Markey Pylka mugshot\" \/><figcaption style=\"text-align: center;\">Kassandra Markey Pylka<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Interstate Drug Trips Alleged<\/h2>\n<p>The complaint also describes trips from Crookston into North Dakota to obtain methamphetamine.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators allege Carter and Pylka traveled to Fargo on April 23 after receiving money for four ounces.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities stopped them after their return to Crookston, according to court records.<\/p>\n<p>A vehicle search allegedly found suspected methamphetamine inside the center console.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators reported about 123 grams with packaging before laboratory testing.<\/p>\n<p>The laboratory confirmed 55.983 grams from two of four submitted bags.<\/p>\n<p>A purse associated with Pylka allegedly contained a digital scale and a bag with residue.<\/p>\n<p>Pylka allegedly told investigators she helped deliver methamphetamine five or more times.<\/p>\n<p>She also allegedly admitted traveling with Carter during earlier trips to obtain methamphetamine.<\/p>\n<h2>Eight Felony Counts Filed<\/h2>\n<p>Prosecutors charged Pylka with aggravated first-degree controlled substance crime.<\/p>\n<p>They allege the broader activity involved at least 100 grams of methamphetamine.<\/p>\n<p>The complaint cites interstate transfers and at least three separate transactions as aggravating factors.<\/p>\n<p>That count carries between 86 months and 40 years in prison.<\/p>\n<p>It also carries a possible fine of up to $1 million.<\/p>\n<p>Other counts include first-, second-, and third-degree controlled substance offenses.<\/p>\n<p>Pylka also faces a conspiracy charge tied to alleged methamphetamine trafficking.<\/p>\n<p>Another felony alleges drug paraphernalia was stored in a residence where a child lived.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/152.021\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota&#8217;s first-degree controlled substance law<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Public case information is available through <a href=\"https:\/\/mncourts.gov\/access-case-records\/mcro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The case is filed under Polk County court file number 60-CR-26-992.<\/p>\n<p>The charges and supporting statements are allegations and do not establish guilt.<\/p>\n<p>Pylka is presumed innocent unless and until 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><strong>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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