Fergus Falls Woman Booked on Three DWI Charges
FERGUS FALLS (trfnews.i234.me) — Melissa Jane Warren was booked into the Otter Tail County Jail on June 26, 2026.
Warren, 38, faces three driving while impaired charges.
The jail roster lists each charge as an active gross misdemeanor.
All three charges appear under case number 002600000570.
Alcohol-Related DWI Allegation
The first count cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(1).
It alleges Warren operated or controlled a motor vehicle while under alcohol’s influence.
The supplied jail record does not list an alcohol concentration.
It also does not describe the reported driving or traffic stop.
No crash, injury, vehicle, passenger, or property damage information was provided.
Aggravating Factor and Test Refusal
The second charge alleges third-degree driving while impaired.
That count cites Minnesota Statute 169A.26.
The statute applies when one aggravating factor accompanies an impaired-driving allegation.
The booking entry does not identify the alleged aggravating factor.
The third count alleges second-degree driving while impaired, involving chemical test refusal.
That allegation cites Minnesota Statute 169A.25, subdivision 1(b).
The law covers test refusal when one aggravating factor is also alleged.
The jail record does not identify the requested chemical test.
It also does not explain the circumstances surrounding the alleged refusal.
The record does not show whether the counts are alternatives from one incident.
Possible Penalties
Second-degree DWI is classified as a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota law.
Third-degree DWI is also classified as a gross misdemeanor.
A gross misdemeanor can bring up to 364 days in jail.
It can also carry a fine of up to $3,000.
Other consequences may include license restrictions, treatment, or vehicle-related penalties.
These are possible penalties and do not predict the case outcome.
Court and Custody Information
The jail roster marked Warren’s charges as active.
The supplied entry does not list bail, release conditions, or a court date.
The Otter Tail County Jail is located in Fergus Falls.
Otter Tail County District Court is also located in Fergus Falls.
Public updates may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Charges Remain Allegations
A jail booking records custody and charges listed at that time.
It does not establish guilt or prove that impaired driving occurred.
Warren is presumed innocent unless the charges are proven in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.