A man from Minneapolis, Tyler Gene Berg, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison following his guilty plea to multiple felony charges including theft and drug-related offenses in Grand Forks County. On October 13, 2024, Berg, aged 34, admitted to a total of 13 felony charges, highlighting the serious nature of his criminal activities.
Berg’s charges included three Class A felonies: possession of at least 50 grams of methamphetamine with intent to deliver, possession of at least 10 grams of fentanyl analog with intent to deliver, and the unauthorized use of personal identifying information to obtain credit. He also pleaded guilty to three Class B felonies related to fentanyl possession and conspiracy, as well as seven Class C felonies involving various drug possessions and conspiracy to commit theft.
The court dismissed two additional charges against Berg, which included a Class B felony conspiracy charge linked to unauthorized use of personal information for financial gain and a Class C felony related to theft of property valued between $1,000 and $10,000. His co-defendant, Brooke Reed Edwards, faced similar charges and received a 13-year sentence in July 2024.
Berg’s legal troubles began in August and September 2022, but he was not arrested until May 2024, primarily due to other charges in Hennepin County. In one case, he and Edwards were accused of opening Fidelity Investments accounts using someone else’s name, resulting in fraudulent deposits totaling $9,570. They were also implicated in selling approximately 1.7 grams of fentanyl to an undercover informant.
A search warrant executed at their residence uncovered a significant quantity of drugs, including 127.3 grams of marijuana, 57.7 grams of methamphetamine, and various other controlled substances, such as fentanyl and ketamine. The law enforcement report indicated that they had been purchasing fentanyl pills in Minneapolis to distribute in Grand Forks.
Berg was sentenced to a total of 25 years with the North Dakota Department of Corrections, with 10 years suspended as part of his sentence. All charges will run concurrently, including any sentences he faces in Minnesota. He has already served 612 days in custody and is classified as a habitual offender. Upon his release, Berg will be subject to three years of supervised probation, with potential repercussions if he violates any conditions during that period.
