Detroit Lakes: Michael Buck Booked on DWI Count

DETROIT LAKES, BECKER COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — Michael James Buck was booked into the Becker County Jail on June 26, 2026.

Buck, 32, faces an alleged third-degree driving while impaired charge.

The booking record says one aggravating factor was present during the alleged offense.

The available information does not identify that factor.

Third-Degree DWI Allegation

The listed offense cites Minnesota Statute 169A.26, subdivision 1(a).

That law applies when an impaired driving offense involves one aggravating factor.

Third-degree DWI is classified as a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota law.

The booking entry does not describe the events leading to Buck’s arrest.

It does not provide a reported alcohol concentration or chemical test result.

The record also does not identify where the alleged offense happened.

No police officer names are included in this report.

The booking record lists June 26 as Buck’s custody date.

No estimated release date appears in the supplied information.

The record also does not provide a bail amount or scheduled court date.

A booking date only shows when jail staff have processed a person.

It does not establish guilt or provide a final court outcome.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.26 through the state Revisor’s Office.

The law states that third-degree DWI is a gross misdemeanor.

Possible penalties depend on the case facts and the person’s driving history.

The supplied booking information does not identify any earlier case or conviction.

Official custody information is available from the Becker County Jail.

A jail booking does not prove that a person committed a crime.

Buck is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Charges, court dates, bail terms, and release information may change.

Readers should consult official county and court records for current information.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.