Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Benjamin Malacko is being held at the Pennington County Jail after being listed in custody on DWI-related charges.
Jail information lists Malacko with a custody date of May 12, 2026. The listing shows a bail or fine amount of $0.00. Court branch information lists the case under the District Court.
The case number listed is F26320753. The charges include operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance. That charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(2).
Minnesota law says a person may not drive, operate, or be in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance. More information is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
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Fourth-Degree DWI Charge Listed
Malacko is also listed on a fourth-degree driving while impaired charge. That charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 169A.27. The statute describes fourth-degree DWI as a misdemeanor offense.
Details from the jail listing show Malacko at 5 feet, 8 inches tall and 150 pounds. The listing also notes brown hair and gray eyes.
The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office provides jail and custody information through its public corrections resources. Readers can find general jail information at the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Corrections page.
No court date was listed in the information provided. The charges remain allegations unless proven in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.