The jail roster lists two allegations involving simulated controlled substances and driving while impaired by a controlled substance.<\/p>\n
Both offenses are listed as adult arrest entries in the Becker County Sheriff’s Office booking records.<\/p>\n
Simulated Controlled Substance Allegation<\/h2>\n
The first allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 152.097, subdivision 1(2).<\/p>\n
This law addresses selling or transferring a noncontrolled substance while representing it as something that could be sold as a controlled substance.<\/p>\n
The statute also covers certain attempts to sell, transfer, or deliver such substances.<\/p>\n
The charge involves allegations about how a substance was represented rather than proof that it contained illegal drugs.<\/p>\n
The available jail information does not identify the substance allegedly involved.<\/p>\n
It also does not provide details about a possible buyer, transaction, or exchange of money.<\/p>\n
Under Minnesota law, certain violations can carry up to three years in prison and a $20,000 fine.<\/p>\n
Different sentencing rules may apply to attempted violations.<\/p>\n
Readers can review the complete law through the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The second listed offense involves driving while impaired by a controlled substance.<\/p>\n The charge cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(2).<\/p>\n Minnesota law prohibits driving, operating, or physically controlling a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance.<\/p>\n The booking entry does not identify which controlled substance authorities allegedly believe caused impairment.<\/p>\n It also does not include chemical test results or information about possible driving behavior.<\/p>\n The available record does not identify a specific DWI degree or any alleged aggravating factors.<\/p>\n Readers can review the Minnesota driving while impaired statute<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n According to the supplied booking information, Basswood entered Becker County custody on October 9, 2026.<\/p>\n However, the record does not specify where either alleged offense occurred.<\/p>\n It also does not explain whether the two allegations resulted from the same incident.<\/p>\n No estimated release date appears in the provided jail entry.<\/p>\n The missing release date does not establish how long Basswood may remain in custody.<\/p>\n Additional details could become available through public court documents or law enforcement reports.<\/p>\n The Becker County Jail is located at 1428 Stony Road in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.<\/p>\n The facility operates under the Becker County Sheriff’s Office.<\/p>\n Residents can review the official Becker County Jail website<\/a> for inmate information and custody resources.<\/p>\n Jail records may change when individuals are released, transferred, or scheduled for court proceedings.<\/p>\n Public court information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n A jail booking reflects allegations and does not establish that a person committed a crime.<\/p>\n Basswood is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n The supplied booking information does not establish a conviction, guilty plea, or sentence.<\/p>\n Any further developments should be confirmed through official court or law enforcement records.<\/p>\n![\"Tommy](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/BASSWOOD-TOMMY-LEE1.jpg\")
Controlled Substance DWI Allegation<\/h2>\n
Details Surrounding the Arrest Remain Limited<\/h2>\n
Becker County Jail and Court Information<\/h2>\n
Presumption of Innocence<\/h2>\n