{"id":58661,"date":"2026-10-17T15:52:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T20:52:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=58661"},"modified":"2026-10-17T08:39:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T13:39:45","slug":"polk-county-cole-longoria-booked-on-felony-drug-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/polk-county-cole-longoria-booked-on-felony-drug-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Polk County: Cole Longoria Booked on Felony Drug Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Polk County: Cole Longoria Booked on Felony Drug Charge<\/h2>\n<p><strong>POLK COUNTY, MN (<a href=\"https:\/\/northwestmnnow.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">northwestmnnow.com<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2013 A 32-year-old man was listed in Polk County Jail booking records on Thursday, October 15, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Cole Wayne Longoria faces a felony third-degree controlled substance allegation involving methamphetamine or amphetamine.<\/p>\n<p>The listed offense involves alleged drug possession within a protected area under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n<p>Those areas can include school zones, public parks, public housing zones, and drug treatment facilities.<\/p>\n<h2>Polk County Jail Booking Details<\/h2>\n<p>According to the supplied jail record, Longoria was booked on October 15, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The record identifies his date of birth as July 18, 1994, making him 32 years old.<\/p>\n<p>The listed offense is third-degree possession of a controlled substance under Minnesota Statute 152.023, subdivision 2(a)(6).<\/p>\n<p>The charge carries a felony classification.<\/p>\n<p>However, the booking information does not identify the exact location where the alleged possession occurred.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not identify which type of protected zone was involved.<\/p>\n<p>No information was provided about the quantity of drugs allegedly discovered.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_58662\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-58662\" style=\"width: 229px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LONGORIA-COLE-WAYNE.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-58662\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LONGORIA-COLE-WAYNE.png\" alt=\"Cole Wayne Longoria\" width=\"229\" height=\"304\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LONGORIA-COLE-WAYNE.png 229w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LONGORIA-COLE-WAYNE-226x300.png 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 229px) 100vw, 229px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-58662\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cole Wayne Longoria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What Minnesota Law Says About Drug Possession<\/h2>\n<p>Minnesota law treats certain drug possession offenses more seriously when they occur in protected locations.<\/p>\n<p>These locations include schools, parks, public housing areas, and certain drug treatment facilities.<\/p>\n<p>Under the cited statute, possessing a mixture containing methamphetamine or amphetamine in these areas can qualify as third-degree drug possession.<\/p>\n<p>The law does not require a specific minimum drug weight for this particular offense.<\/p>\n<p>However, prosecutors must establish the elements of the alleged offense in court.<\/p>\n<p>The available booking record does not explain how authorities identified the suspected substance.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not establish whether laboratory testing has been completed.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review the law through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/152.023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Possible Penalties for Third-Degree Drug Possession<\/h2>\n<p>Third-degree controlled substance crimes are felony offenses under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n<p>A conviction under the cited statute can carry a maximum prison sentence of 20 years.<\/p>\n<p>The law also allows a fine of up to $250,000.<\/p>\n<p>Those are maximum statutory penalties, not a prediction of Longoria&#8217;s possible sentence.<\/p>\n<p>Actual penalties depend on the evidence, sentencing guidelines, and the court&#8217;s final decision.<\/p>\n<h2>Court Information and Current Case Status<\/h2>\n<p>The supplied booking record does not include a bail amount, release date, or scheduled court appearance.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not identify the arresting agency or describe the events leading to Longoria&#8217;s booking.<\/p>\n<p>Additional court information may become available through <a href=\"https:\/\/publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can also visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.co.polk.mn.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Polk County government website<\/a> for county information.<\/p>\n<p>The jail booking does not confirm Longoria&#8217;s current custody status.<\/p>\n<p>The listed offense remains an allegation and does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n<p>Longoria is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<p>Northwest MN Now News will report further developments when verified information becomes available.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I&#8217;m David Keller reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/northwestmnnow.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Northwest MN Now News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><small>Copyright 2026 northwestmnnow.com. 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