Lavita Olson Held on DWI Charges in Thief River Falls
THIEF RIVER FALLS (trfnews.i234.me) — Lavita Olson was booked into the Pennington County Jail on June 24, 2026.
The jail record lists three driving-related charges under one case number. No court date was shown in the booking information.
Charges Listed in Jail Record
Olson is accused of driving while under the influence of alcohol. The charge is listed as a misdemeanor.
She also faces a gross misdemeanor charge for refusing a chemical test. The record says the requested test involved blood or urine.
That test was required under a search warrant, according to the listed charge. Minnesota law treats this refusal offense as third-degree DWI.
Olson also faces a misdemeanor charge for driving after revocation. The charge alleges she drove while her license or driving privilege was revoked.
Booking Details
The booking record lists Olson at five feet, nine inches tall. Her listed weight is 170 pounds.
The record lists black hair and brown eyes. It also shows a bail or fine amount of $0.00.
A $0.00 entry does not explain Olson’s release status. It only reflects the amount shown in the supplied jail record.
The Pennington County Jail is operated by the county sheriff’s office in Thief River Falls. The facility provides inmate information and jail services.
What Happens Next
The charges will be handled in the Minnesota District Court. A hearing date was not included in the supplied record.
Readers can review the cited laws through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes. The relevant sections cover DWI and chemical-test refusal.
The state also publishes the law covering driving after revocation.
Pennington County jail information is available through the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office.
These are allegations. Olson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.