{"id":70451,"date":"2026-10-30T14:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-30T19:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=70451"},"modified":"2026-10-30T05:36:50","modified_gmt":"2026-10-30T10:36:50","slug":"thief-river-falls-jail-lists-wendell-on-witness-tampering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/thief-river-falls-jail-lists-wendell-on-witness-tampering\/","title":{"rendered":"Thief River Falls Jail Lists Wendell on Witness Tampering"},"content":{"rendered":"

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Cody Lee Wendell, 34, is listed in a Pennington County Jail booking entry involving two felony allegations.<\/p>\n

The listed offenses include first-degree witness tampering and fifth-degree controlled substance possession.<\/p>\n

The booking entry identifies Wendell’s inmate type as “PCSO.” Both charges carry an “F” classification, indicating felonies in the supplied information.<\/p>\n

Wendell Listed on Felony Witness Tampering Charge<\/h2>\n

The first allegation involves witness tampering under Minnesota Statute 609.498, subdivision 1(f)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The law addresses intentionally causing or threatening injury in retaliation against someone who provided information about a crime.<\/p>\n

It covers harm or threats against people or property during the period specified by law.<\/p>\n

First-degree witness tampering is a felony in Minnesota.<\/p>\n

A conviction can carry up to five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

However, the supplied jail entry does not explain what allegedly happened.<\/p>\n

It does not identify the person involved or describe any reported injuries or threats.<\/p>\n

The listing also does not provide a date or location for the alleged incident.<\/p>\n

Fifth-Degree Drug Possession Also Listed<\/h2>\n

Wendell also faces a listed controlled substance allegation under Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 2(1)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The statute covers unlawful possession of certain Schedule I, II, III, and IV controlled substances.<\/p>\n

The law excludes specified cannabis and hemp products from this possession provision.<\/p>\n

The jail entry classifies Wendell’s drug allegation as a felony.<\/p>\n

Some qualifying low-quantity possession offenses carry a gross misdemeanor classification under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n

The supplied record does not identify the suspected drug or the amount allegedly involved.<\/p>\n

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Cody Lee Wendell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

END CENTERED MUGSHOT PLACEMENT –><\/p>\n

Pennington County Jail Booking Details<\/h2>\n

The supplied booking information lists Wendell as 6 feet, 4 inches tall and weighing approximately 215 pounds.<\/p>\n

His hair and eyes are both described as brown.<\/p>\n

The entry identifies him as recently booked but provides no exact booking date.<\/p>\n

No bond amount, court hearing date, or case number was included.<\/p>\n

The information also does not establish whether both charges arose from the same incident.<\/p>\n

Where to Find Court and Jail Updates<\/h2>\n

Readers can check the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office inmate search<\/a> for available custody information.<\/p>\n

Additional case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Official court records can provide information about filed charges, hearings, and case developments.<\/p>\n

Jail booking information may differ from formal court filings. Charges can also change as a case moves through court.<\/p>\n

Felony Charges Remain Allegations<\/h2>\n

A jail booking does not establish that a person committed a crime.<\/p>\n

The allegations against Wendell have not been established as convictions in the information provided.<\/p>\n

Wendell is presumed innocent of these allegations unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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