{"id":51177,"date":"2026-09-14T06:12:10","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T11:12:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=51177"},"modified":"2026-09-11T13:48:42","modified_gmt":"2026-09-11T18:48:42","slug":"rochester-man-listed-on-third-degree-drug-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/rochester-man-listed-on-third-degree-drug-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Rochester Man Listed on Third-Degree Drug Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Rochester Man Listed on Third-Degree Drug Charge<\/h2>\n

Rochester (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Jesse James Skelly is listed on a third-degree controlled substance possession charge in Minnesota.<\/p>\n

The supplied record identifies Skelly as a DOC inmate.<\/p>\n

The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 152.023, subdivision 2(a)(4).<\/p>\n

The record describes the offense as possession involving certain controlled substances in a protected zone.<\/p>\n

The supplied information does not include details about the alleged substance or exact location.<\/p>\n

Third-Degree Drug Charge<\/h2>\n

Minnesota Statute 152.023<\/a> covers third-degree controlled substance crimes.<\/p>\n

Subdivision 2(a)(4) applies to certain drug possession offenses in protected locations.<\/p>\n

Those locations can include school zones, park zones, public housing zones, and drug treatment facilities.<\/p>\n

The law covers any amount of certain Schedule I or II narcotic drugs.<\/p>\n

It also covers five or more dosage units of LSD, MDA, or MDMA.<\/p>\n

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Jesse James Skelly<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The charge information supplied for Skelly does not identify which substance was involved.<\/p>\n

It also does not state which type of protected zone was involved.<\/p>\n

Minnesota Law Sets Felony Penalties<\/h2>\n

A conviction under this section can carry significant penalties under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n

The maximum sentence can reach 20 years in prison.<\/p>\n

The law also allows a fine of up to $250,000.<\/p>\n

Actual sentences depend on the case, criminal history, and Minnesota sentencing rules.<\/p>\n

A recent ABC 6 News report<\/a> identified Skelly as a Rochester man.<\/p>\n

The report also connected Skelly with a third-degree controlled substance case.<\/p>\n

Record Provides Limited Details<\/h2>\n

The information supplied does not list a new court date or bond amount.<\/p>\n

It also does not provide a full criminal complaint or probable cause statement.<\/p>\n

Those records can provide more information about the underlying case.<\/p>\n

Jail and corrections records may also change as a case moves through court.<\/p>\n

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

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

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