Becker County DWI Booking: Derek Saunders
Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — Derek James Saunders, 35, was booked into the Becker County Jail on Friday, June 13, 2026.
The booking record lists one DWI-related offense against Saunders.
The listed charge is third-degree driving while impaired. The record also notes one aggravating factor.
No estimated release date was listed in the provided jail information.
Booking Details
According to the booking entry, Saunders was listed as an adult arrest.
The offense was listed under Minnesota Statute 169A.26.1(a).
That statute covers third-degree driving while impaired when one aggravating factor is present.
More information is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Mugshot: Derek James Saunders
Aggravating Factor Noted
Minnesota law defines aggravating factors in DWI cases.
Those factors may include a prior impaired driving incident within ten years.
They may also include a high alcohol concentration.
Another listed factor involves having a child in the vehicle.
The full definition is available under Minnesota Statute 169A.03.
The booking information did not state which aggravating factor was alleged.
Becker County Jail information is available through the county’s official jail page.
Case Status
The charge listed in the jail record is an accusation.
Saunders is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
No court outcome was included in the provided booking record.
This report is based on recently listed Becker County Jail booking information.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.