{"id":53053,"date":"2026-09-26T09:26:38","date_gmt":"2026-09-26T14:26:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=53053"},"modified":"2026-09-18T06:15:12","modified_gmt":"2026-09-18T11:15:12","slug":"fergus-falls-colleen-smith-faces-drug-needle-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/fergus-falls-colleen-smith-faces-drug-needle-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Fergus Falls: Colleen Smith Faces Drug, Needle Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Fergus Falls: Colleen Smith Faces Drug, Needle Charges<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Fergus Falls (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Colleen May Smith, 46, was booked into custody on September 16, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Otter Tail County jail records list two active charges against Smith.<\/p>\n<p>One involves fifth-degree controlled substance possession.<\/p>\n<p>The second involves the manufacture or sale of hypodermic syringes or needles.<\/p>\n<p>Smith&#8217;s booking number is listed as 002600000837.<\/p>\n<p>The drug charge is listed as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>The syringe and needle charge is listed as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<h2>Fifth-Degree Drug Charge<\/h2>\n<p>Smith&#8217;s drug charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 2(a)(1).<\/p>\n<p>The law covers possession of certain Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substances.<\/p>\n<p>It can also cover controlled substance residue found inside drug paraphernalia.<\/p>\n<p>The statute excludes cannabis flower and several legal cannabis and hemp products.<\/p>\n<p>The booking entry does not identify the specific substance allegedly involved.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not state the amount allegedly possessed.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/152.025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 152.025<\/a> for the full law.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px auto;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 500px; width: 178px; height: 119px; margin: 0px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/Smith-Colleen-May.jpg\" alt=\"Colleen May Smith booking photo\" \/><figcaption style=\"text-align: center;\">Colleen May Smith \u2014 Otter Tail County Jail booking photo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Syringe and Needle Charge Listed<\/h2>\n<p>The second charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 151.40, subdivision 1.<\/p>\n<p>The booking description refers to manufacturing or selling hypodermic syringes or needles.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota law allows those activities for certain authorized people and organizations.<\/p>\n<p>Those groups include licensed pharmacies, pharmacists, medical professionals, and other listed parties.<\/p>\n<p>The jail record does not explain the conduct allegedly connected to Smith&#8217;s charge.<\/p>\n<p>It does not state whether the allegation involves manufacturing, selling, or another specific act.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/151.40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 151.40<\/a> for details.<\/p>\n<h2>Smith Booked in Otter Tail County<\/h2>\n<p>The Otter Tail County Jail is located at 416 South Mill Street in Fergus Falls.<\/p>\n<p>The county&#8217;s inmate list is updated throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p>More information is available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/ottertailcounty.gov\/public-safety-law\/detention\/jail-in-custody-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Otter Tail County jail roster<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The booking record lists both charges as active.<\/p>\n<p>It does not provide a final court disposition.<\/p>\n<p>Available court records can be searched through <a href=\"https:\/\/publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us\/CaseSearch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Jail and court records can change as proceedings continue.<\/p>\n<p>A booking or criminal charge does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n<p>The final outcome is determined through the court process.<\/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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