{"id":46908,"date":"2026-09-09T12:33:45","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T17:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=46908"},"modified":"2026-09-05T05:37:22","modified_gmt":"2026-09-05T10:37:22","slug":"detroit-lakes-jail-books-steven-larson-on-drug-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/detroit-lakes-jail-books-steven-larson-on-drug-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Detroit Lakes Jail Books Steven Larson on Drug Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Detroit Lakes Jail Books Steven Larson on Drug Charge<\/h2>\n

Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Steven Lee Larson was booked into the Becker County Jail on August 31, 2026.<\/p>\n

The jail roster lists one felony first-degree controlled substance possession charge.<\/p>\n

Larson is listed as 41 years old.<\/p>\n

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

The booking information does not identify whether the alleged substance was cocaine or methamphetamine.<\/p>\n

First-Degree Drug Charge Listed<\/h2>\n

The Becker County roster describes the charge as possession of 50 grams or more.<\/p>\n

The listed controlled substances are cocaine or methamphetamine.<\/p>\n

No detailed incident report was included with the booking information.<\/p>\n

The roster does not state where the alleged drugs were found.<\/p>\n

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Steven Lee Larson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

It also does not identify the exact weight allegedly involved.<\/p>\n

No vehicle, residence, or other search location is listed in the information provided.<\/p>\n

The booking entry also does not identify the arresting agency.<\/p>\n

Those facts may appear later in court documents.<\/p>\n

What Minnesota Law Says<\/h2>\n

Minnesota Statute 152.021<\/a> defines first-degree controlled substance crimes.<\/p>\n

Subdivision 2 covers first-degree possession offenses.<\/p>\n

The law applies when a person unlawfully possesses at least 50 grams of cocaine or methamphetamine.<\/p>\n

The listed amount includes the total weight of one or more mixtures containing the controlled substance.<\/p>\n

First-degree controlled substance possession is a felony.<\/p>\n

Possible Maximum Penalty<\/h2>\n

A conviction under this provision can carry up to 30 years in prison.<\/p>\n

The maximum fine can reach $1 million.<\/p>\n

Different sentencing rules may apply when aggravating factors or prior controlled-substance convictions exist.<\/p>\n

The jail listing does not provide enough information to determine whether those rules apply here.<\/p>\n

These maximum penalties do not represent a sentence in Larson’s case.<\/p>\n

The Becker County Jail<\/a> is located in Detroit Lakes.<\/p>\n

Readers can search public cases through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A jail booking and criminal charge do not establish Larson’s guilt.<\/p>\n

Larson 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.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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