Fillmore County District Court

On March 21, Cedric Wayne Betts, 52, of Wykoff, appeared before District Court Judge Jodi L. Williamson.  Betts is charged with five felonies stemming from two related incidents: 1) Drugs – Store Methamphetamine Paraphernalia in the Presence of a Child or Vulnerable Adult, 2) Drugs – Cause or Permit Child or Vulnerable Adult to Ingest, Inhale, Be Exposed to Methamphetamine, 3) Possession of a Controlled Substance, 4) Tampering With Witness – 1st Degree – Injure in Retaliation, 5) Threats of Violence – Intent to Terrorize.  On or about, March 16 or 17, it was allegedly made known, via videos, that the defendant smoked methamphetamine in front of, and had methamphetamine paraphernalia around, including direct contact with, a minor (2 year old).  Law enforcement conducted a search of the defendant’s residence and found the alleged methamphetamine paraphernalia, which tested positive for methamphetamine. The defendant has a prior conviction for Controlled Substances (in Iowa).  The defendant was taken into custody, but made bail.   On or about March 18, the defendant allegedly made verbal and physical threats (retaliation) to the person who provided authorities with the information above (videos).  Betts was again taken into custody.  All five felony charges carry maximum criminal penalties of five years in prison, $10,000 fines, or both.