{"id":8183,"date":"2026-01-09T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=8183"},"modified":"2026-01-09T04:31:46","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T10:31:46","slug":"viking-man-gets-73-months-for-meth-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/viking-man-gets-73-months-for-meth-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"Viking Man Gets 73 Months for Meth Sale"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pennington County, Minnesota<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) A Viking man was sentenced Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, in Pennington County District Court. Jeremy Aaron Tostrup, 29, received prison time in two felony drug cases.<\/p>\n

73-month sentence in sale case<\/h2>\n

Tostrup was sentenced for a first-degree felony, controlled substance crime \u2014 sale. A felony third-degree controlled substance crime \u2014 sale charge was dismissed.<\/p>\n

For the amended first-degree sale charge, the court sentenced him to 73 months in prison.<\/p>\n

The court also ordered a lifetime ban on firearms, ammunition, and explosives. The court ordered him to provide a DNA sample. The court also ordered $135 in fees and fines.<\/p>\n

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Jeremy Aaron Tostrup<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

What the complaint says<\/h2>\n

According to the amended complaint, the case began on Dec. 5, 2023. A Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force officer worked with a confidential informant.<\/p>\n

The informant said Tostrup talked about meth deals. Investigators then set up a controlled buy, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

At about 4:17 p.m., the informant met Tostrup in the 1100 block of Main Avenue North. Police watched the meeting, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

The informant bought 3.1 grams of meth for $150, the complaint said. The informant later confirmed Tostrup\u2019s identity using a photo lineup, the complaint said.<\/p>\n

On Jan. 5, 2024, the informant said Tostrup wanted $500 up front. The informant said Tostrup planned to drive to Mahnomen to get an ounce of meth.<\/p>\n

The complaint said the informant picked up Tostrup in the 200 block of Brooks Avenue. The informant said money was given during the drive.<\/p>\n

The complaint said the meth was never delivered. The complaint also described later contacts about possible travel to Grand Forks. The informant later said Tostrup stopped responding.<\/p>\n

45-month sentence in possession case<\/h2>\n

In a second case, Tostrup was sentenced for a third-degree felony for a controlled substance.<\/p>\n

The court sentenced him to 45 months in prison. That term will run at the same time as the 73-month sentence.<\/p>\n

The court ordered the same lifetime weapons ban. The court also ordered a DNA sample. The court also ordered $135 in fees and fines.<\/p>\n

Arrest and meth evidence<\/h2>\n

The complaint said the possession case came from Tostrup\u2019s April 10, 2024, arrest. Investigators had an arrest warrant tied to the sale case.<\/p>\n

The complaint said officers saw Tostrup leave a home in the 200 block of Brooks Avenue South. He drove away in a Cadillac Escalade, the complaint said.<\/p>\n

The complaint said officers stopped him near Third Street and Horace Avenue.<\/p>\n

Police found two bags in the same front pants pocket, the complaint said. Both tested positive for meth, the complaint said.<\/p>\n

The smaller bag weighed 2.3 grams. The larger bag weighed 12.3 grams. The complaint said both weights included packaging.<\/p>\n

More information<\/h2>\n

You can learn more about the Pine to Prairie Drug Task Force<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Readers can also review Minnesota\u2019s controlled substance statutes at the official Revisor site. See Minn. Stat. \u00a7 152.021<\/a> and related sections.<\/p>\n

Court contact details are available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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