Clay County: Tolulope Ayanwale Booked on DWI Counts

CLAY COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — Tolulope Peter Ayanwale, 37, was booked into the Clay County Jail early Sunday.

The booking record lists the time as 2:09 a.m. on July 5, 2026.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office is listed as the arresting agency. The record does not describe the traffic stop.

Booking Record Lists Two DWI Allegations

The jail entry lists two impaired-driving charges against Ayanwale. One charge is third-degree DWI for refusing a chemical test.

The second charge is a fourth-degree DWI involving alcohol. Both counts remain allegations unless proven in court.

Minnesota law classifies third-degree DWI as a gross misdemeanor. The law includes refusal to submit to chemical testing.

Fourth-degree DWI is generally classified as a misdemeanor under state law. Penalties depend on the case facts and court findings.

The booking entry gives no vehicle description. It also does not list the road or city involved.

The record does not show whether Ayanwale posted bail. It does not provide a future court date.

No incident report was included with the booking information. No crash, injury, or property damage was listed.

A jail booking does not show guilt. Ayanwale is presumed innocent unless convicted in court.

Clay County also warns that inmate data may change. The county says roster information should not support legal action.

Readers can review the Clay County inmate roster for current public booking information.

Court status can change after charges are filed. Official court records provide the latest case updates.

The Minnesota Judicial Branch explains how the public can access court records.

Charges may later be amended, dismissed, or resolved in court. Those decisions are not reflected in this booking entry.

The arresting agency has not released more details in the information provided. The alleged driving location was also unavailable.

TRF News will update this report when verified court information becomes available.

I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News.