{"id":59591,"date":"2026-10-24T15:30:39","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T20:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=59591"},"modified":"2026-10-23T05:41:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T10:41:20","slug":"bemidji-jail-lists-malayza-lydell-on-felony-drug-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-jail-lists-malayza-lydell-on-felony-drug-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji Jail Lists Malayza Lydell on Felony Drug Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Bemidji Jail Lists Malayza Lydell on Felony Drug Charge<\/h2>\n<p><strong>BEMIDJI, Minn. (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Malayza Lydell is listed in a Beltrami County Jail custody record dated October 22, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The entry lists a felony-level third-degree controlled substance possession allegation under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n<p>The listed offense involves possession of 10 grams or more of a narcotic mixture other than heroin or fentanyl.<\/p>\n<p>The record does not identify the specific controlled substance allegedly involved.<\/p>\n<h2>Beltrami County Jail Lists Felony Drug Offense<\/h2>\n<p>According to the submitted custody information, Lydell is listed under Minnesota Statute 152.023, subdivision 2(a)(1).<\/p>\n<p>The entry identifies the offense as third-degree controlled substance possession.<\/p>\n<p>The charge is classified as a felony in the jail record.<\/p>\n<p>The record lists October 22, 2026, as the custody date.<\/p>\n<p>It also identifies District Court as the court branch handling the matter.<\/p>\n<p>The listed case reference number is 2026017189.<\/p>\n<p>No additional offenses appear in the supplied entry.<\/p>\n<h2>What Minnesota Law Says About Third-Degree Drug Possession<\/h2>\n<p>Minnesota law establishes several levels of controlled substance crimes based on the alleged offense and surrounding circumstances.<\/p>\n<p>Under the cited provision, third-degree possession involves at least 10 grams of certain narcotic mixtures.<\/p>\n<p>That provision excludes heroin and fentanyl, which have separate weight thresholds under state law.<\/p>\n<p>The exact substance and amount involved in Lydell&#8217;s case were not included in the jail entry.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities also did not provide details about where the alleged offense occurred.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/152.023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 152.023<\/a> for information about third-degree controlled substance crimes.<\/p>\n<h2>Booking Photograph and Custody Information<\/h2>\n<p>The Beltrami County Jail record includes a booking photograph associated with Lydell&#8217;s name.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_59592\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-59592\" style=\"width: 210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LydellMalayza1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-59592\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/LydellMalayza1.png\" alt=\"Malayza Lydell\" width=\"210\" height=\"214\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-59592\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Malayza Lydell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The custody record describes Lydell as 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighing 150 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>It lists blond hair and blue eyes.<\/p>\n<p>The listed bail or fine amount is $0.00.<\/p>\n<p>However, that amount does not establish whether Lydell is eligible for release.<\/p>\n<p>The provided record does not explain any custody restrictions or release conditions.<\/p>\n<h2>Court Date and Case Status<\/h2>\n<p>No scheduled court appearance is included in the supplied jail information.<\/p>\n<p>The record also does not provide an arrest report or describe the circumstances leading to custody.<\/p>\n<p>The current status of any pending court proceedings has not been independently confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>Public court information can be searched through <a href=\"https:\/\/publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us\/CaseSearch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Beltrami County Jail Information<\/h2>\n<p>The Beltrami County Jail is located in Bemidji and operates under the Beltrami County Sheriff&#8217;s Office.<\/p>\n<p>The facility holds individuals awaiting court proceedings and others under lawful detention orders.<\/p>\n<p>Additional information is available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beltramicountymn.gov\/services\/public-safety-law-enforcement\/adult-corrections-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The public can also contact the facility at <a href=\"tel:2183334189\">218-333-4189<\/a> for general jail information.<\/p>\n<p>A custody listing does not establish that someone has been convicted of a crime.<\/p>\n<p>Lydell is presumed innocent of any pending allegation unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<p>Additional details may become available through official court records.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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