Prosecutors accuse Olson of possessing several controlled prescription drugs without a valid prescription.<\/p>\n
She also faces a charge involving an alleged attempt to purchase methamphetamine.<\/p>\n
The alleged offenses happened on August 20, 2026, in Crookston.<\/p>\n
Messages Lead to Meeting<\/h2>\n
The investigation began after law enforcement received a Facebook call from Olson, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
Investigators say Olson then exchanged messages about obtaining .40 grams of a controlled substance.<\/p>\n
The conversation eventually led to a planned meeting behind Ampride in Crookston.<\/p>\n
Authorities say Olson traveled to the meeting location on a purple moped.<\/p>\n
Investigators approached Olson after she arrived behind the business.<\/p>\n
The complaint says Olson initially denied arriving to purchase methamphetamine.<\/p>\n
She later allegedly acknowledged that she came to buy meth.<\/p>\n Authorities arrested Olson and searched her bag and wallet, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n Investigators reported finding $40 separated from other cash inside her wallet.<\/p>\n They also found an unmarked pill container containing several different medications.<\/p>\n Olson allegedly could not provide a prescription for the pills.<\/p>\n The complaint identifies the pills as buprenorphine, alprazolam, clonazepam and diazepam.<\/p>\n Those medications are controlled substances under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n Authorities also reported finding a small container holding a white crystal-like substance.<\/p>\n A field test reportedly indicated the substance contained methamphetamine.<\/p>\n After receiving a Miranda warning, Olson agreed to speak with investigators.<\/p>\n The complaint says she admitted traveling to Ampride to purchase methamphetamine.<\/p>\n She also allegedly said she did not have prescriptions for the loose pills.<\/p>\n Prosecutors cite prior controlled-substance convictions when describing the possible penalty for the first count.<\/p>\n The first felony carries up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.<\/p>\n The second count carries up to two-and-a-half years and a $5,000 fine.<\/p>\n The charges cite Minnesota Statute 152.025<\/a>.<\/p>\n The law covers unlawful possession of many Schedule I, II, III and IV controlled substances.<\/p>\n The case is filed as State of Minnesota v. Kayla Joann Olson.<\/p>\n The court file number is 60-CR-26-1233 in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n Public records are available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The criminal complaint contains allegations and does not establish Olson’s guilt.<\/p>\n Olson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"Kayla](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/OLSON-KAYLA-JOANN-2.jpg\")
Cash and Pills Allegedly Found<\/h2>\n
Olson Gives Statement<\/h2>\n
Case Filed in Polk County<\/h2>\n