Otter Tail County Man Booked on DWI Charges

OTTER TAIL COUNTY — (trfnews.i234.me) — A 22-year-old man was recently booked into the Otter Tail County Jail.

Jail records identify the man as Kolton Bruce Guenther.

The booking was recorded on Saturday, July 18, 2026.

Guenther was listed as being held on three misdemeanor DWI-related allegations.

Three DWI Allegations Listed

The first listed count involves fourth-degree driving while impaired.

The allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.27, subdivision 1.

That law covers fourth-degree DWI offenses under Minnesota law.

The second allegation involves operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

That count was listed under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(1).

Kolton Bruce Guenther booking photo

The third count concerns a reported alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.

The jail entry cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(5).

That section applies when the concentration is measured within two hours of driving.

The jail roster listed all three allegations as active misdemeanors.

The available booking information did not provide details about the traffic stop.

It also did not identify where the reported incident happened.

No information about a court appearance or release conditions was included.

Readers can review Minnesota’s DWI laws through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Information about fourth-degree DWI is available under Minnesota Statute 169A.27.

The current custody list is available through the Otter Tail County jail website.

A jail booking is not proof of guilt.

Guenther is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Additional details may become available through future court records.

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.