{"id":56750,"date":"2026-09-29T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-29T11:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=56750"},"modified":"2026-09-28T05:36:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-28T10:36:17","slug":"brainerd-woman-charged-with-meth-jail-contraband","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/brainerd-woman-charged-with-meth-jail-contraband\/","title":{"rendered":"Brainerd Woman Charged With Meth, Jail Contraband"},"content":{"rendered":"

Brainerd, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Chelsea Marie Flynn faces two criminal charges following an August booking at the Crow Wing County Jail.<\/p>\n

Flynn is charged with felony fifth-degree drug possession.<\/p>\n

She also faces a gross misdemeanor charge for allegedly bringing a controlled substance into the jail.<\/p>\n

The case was filed in Crow Wing County District Court.<\/p>\n

Suspected Meth Found During Jail Search<\/h2>\n

According to the criminal complaint, Flynn was booked into the Crow Wing County Jail on August 10, 2026.<\/p>\n

Jail staff searched Flynn during the booking process.<\/p>\n

The complaint says staff found a plastic baggie in her chest area.<\/p>\n

Authorities suspected the baggie contained methamphetamine.<\/p>\n

Investigators later spoke with Flynn after advising her of her rights.<\/p>\n

The complaint says Flynn admitted the baggie contained methamphetamine.<\/p>\n

She also allegedly said she concealed it inside her bra before entering the jail.<\/p>\n

Baggie Weighed 1.2 Grams<\/h2>\n

The baggie weighed 1.2 grams with packaging, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

A field test reportedly returned a positive result for methamphetamine.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors charged Flynn with fifth-degree controlled substance possession.<\/p>\n

The felony count carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison.<\/p>\n

It also carries a possible fine of up to $10,000.<\/p>\n

Flynn also faces a charge of introducing contraband into a jail.<\/p>\n

That charge is listed as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

It carries a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail.<\/p>\n

The charge also carries a possible fine of up to $3,000.<\/p>\n

Minnesota Drug and Jail Laws<\/h2>\n

The drug charge was filed under Minnesota Statute 152.025.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota’s fifth-degree drug law<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The jail contraband charge was filed under Minnesota Statute 641.165.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota’s jail contraband law<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The charges are allegations. Flynn 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.<\/p>\n

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