Thief River Falls: Michael Callais Held on DWI

THIEF RIVER FALLS (trfnews.i234.me) — Michael Callais was listed in custody at the Pennington County Jail.

The jail record shows a custody date of July 4, 2026. It lists one pending traffic-related charge.

Callais is accused of third-degree driving while impaired. The charge also alleges refusal to submit to a chemical test.

Charge Listed as Gross Misdemeanor

The jail entry identifies the charge under Minnesota Statute 169A.26, subdivision 1(b). The offense is listed as a gross misdemeanor.

State law classifies chemical test refusal as third-degree DWI under that section. Readers can review the Minnesota statute online.

The record lists case number 26003153. It assigns the matter to Pennington County District Court.

The booking entry shows a bail or fine amount of $0.00. That figure may not reflect later court decisions.

No court date was shown in the information provided. Court schedules can change after a first appearance.

The jail listing reports Callais at five feet, eight inches tall. His listed weight is 215 pounds.

The entry also lists blue eyes. No hair color was included in the available record.

The Pennington County Jail website provides general detention information.

The Minnesota Judicial Branch provides Pennington County District Court details.

A jail booking reflects an accusation, not a conviction. Callais is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

This report is based on the jail information supplied for publication. Further details may become available through court records.

I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News.

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