Detroit Lakes Jail Books Jones on DWI Refusal

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A 62-year-old man was booked into the Becker County Jail on Saturday, June 27, 2026.

The booking record identifies the man as Thomas Ray Jones.

Jones was listed with two alleged traffic offenses.

The allegations include refusing a chemical test and driving after license revocation.

No estimated release date appeared in the booking information provided.

Test Refusal Allegation

The first listed offense falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 2.

The allegation involves refusing to submit to a chemical test.

The booking description mentions a breath test refusal or test failure.

Minnesota law makes certain chemical test refusals a crime.

Readers can review the law through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

The second listed offense involves driving after revocation.

That allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 2.

The law covers driving while a license or driving privilege remains revoked.

The full statute is available from the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

The booking information does not explain why Jones’ license was allegedly revoked.

It also does not provide details about the traffic stop.

No vehicle description or arrest location was included.

The available record does not list a court date or bond amount.

It also does not state whether prosecutors have filed formal charges.

Booking allegations may change after prosecutors review the case.

Court records will provide more details if a criminal case is filed.

The Becker County Jail is located in Detroit Lakes.

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

Jones is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.