{"id":57479,"date":"2026-10-05T17:04:07","date_gmt":"2026-10-05T22:04:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=57479"},"modified":"2026-10-04T07:44:13","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T12:44:13","slug":"bemidji-arrest-leads-to-felony-meth-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-arrest-leads-to-felony-meth-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji Arrest Leads to Felony Meth Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bemidji Arrest Leads to Felony Meth Charge<\/h2>\n

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 A Laporte man faces a felony drug charge after his arrest near a Bemidji movie theater.<\/p>\n

Robert William Scott Nichols, 43, is charged in Beltrami County District Court.<\/p>\n

He faces one count of fifth-degree controlled substance possession.<\/p>\n

The charge stems from an incident on September 22, 2026.<\/p>\n

Man Located Near Bemidji Theater<\/h2>\n

According to the criminal complaint, law enforcement spotted Nichols around 4:15 p.m.<\/p>\n

He was walking through the parking lot near the Bemidji Movie Theater.<\/p>\n

Authorities recognized Nichols and knew he had active warrants for his arrest.<\/p>\n

The complaint says Nichols was carrying a small cardboard box.<\/p>\n

He allegedly appeared to be watching the area for law enforcement.<\/p>\n

Box Allegedly Thrown Toward Ditch<\/h2>\n

As authorities approached, Nichols allegedly moved away and threw the box toward a ditch.<\/p>\n

He was then detained and placed in handcuffs.<\/p>\n

Nichols reportedly told authorities the box contained a baggie and his cellphone.<\/p>\n

Investigators then found a clear baggie containing a white crystalline substance near the box.<\/p>\n

The substance was believed to be methamphetamine, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

Authorities also reported finding methamphetamine smoking devices inside the box.<\/p>\n

Substance Tests Positive<\/h2>\n

Nichols was transported to the Beltrami County Jail on the outstanding warrants.<\/p>\n

The suspected drugs were later field-tested.<\/p>\n

The complaint says the substance tested positive for methamphetamine.<\/p>\n

It weighed approximately 3.18 grams with packaging.<\/p>\n

Felony Charge Filed<\/h2>\n

Nichols is charged with felony fifth-degree controlled substance possession.<\/p>\n

The charge involves alleged possession of methamphetamine, a Schedule II controlled substance.<\/p>\n

The offense carries a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment or a $10,000 fine.<\/p>\n

More information about the law is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The complaint also lists several prior convictions and pending cases.<\/p>\n

Those include previous drug and impaired-driving cases.<\/p>\n

The new charge is an allegation. Nichols is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/em><\/p>\n

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