John Patrick Carey Arrested in Otter Tail County for Third-Degree DWI 
Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)βAuthorities in Otter Tail County have confirmed the arrest of John Patrick Carey, 59, on February 8, 2025, for third-degree Driving While Impaired (DWI) with an aggravating factor under Minnesota Statute 169A.26.1(a).
Charge Details:
- Traffic β DWI β Third-Degree Driving While Impaired; 1 Aggravating Factor (Minnesota Statute 169A.26.1(a))
Legal Consequences:
In Minnesota, a third-degree DWI is classified as a gross misdemeanor and applies when:
- The driver has a prior DWI conviction within 10 years,
- The blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was 0.16 or higher, or
- A minor was present in the vehicle at the time of arrest.
Penalties for a gross misdemeanor DWI include:
- Up to 1 year in jail,
- Fines up to $3,000,
- Extended license revocation,
- Mandatory alcohol assessment and treatment, and
- Possible vehicle forfeiture for repeat offenders [2].
Carey remains in custody awaiting his District Court hearing, where a judge will determine further legal consequences.
Iβm Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me.
Inmate Details:
- Name: John Patrick Carey
- Gender: Male
- Age: 59
- Booking Date: February 8, 2025
- Jail: Otter Tail County Jail
- Charge: Third-Degree Driving While Impaired (DWI) with 1 Aggravating Factor (GM {169A.26.1(a)})
- Bail Amount: $0.00
- Court Date: Pending
- Court Branch: District Court