Clearwater County Man Arrested on DWI Charge

Clearwater County (trfnews.i234.me) — A 57-year-old Clearwater County man was recently booked into the Clearwater County Jail following an arrest involving driving after cancellation and an alleged drug-related DWI offense.

Man Booked Into Clearwater County Jail

James Dukek was booked on July 19, 2026, according to jail booking information.

Dukek was listed as a male, age 57, in the booking records.

The arrest included a charge of driving after cancellation, listed as being inimical to public safety.

He was also booked on a DWI charge involving the alleged operation of a motor vehicle with any amount of a Schedule I or Schedule II controlled substance or metabolite.

The record notes the offense was not related to cannabis or hemp.

Booking photo of James Dukek. Courtesy of Clearwater County Jail records.

Charges Remain Allegations

The booking information shows Dukek was recently held at the Clearwater County Jail.

Criminal charges are allegations, and defendants are considered innocent unless proven guilty in court.

The case information may be updated as court proceedings move forward.

Residents can check official court records through the Minnesota Judicial Branch for future updates.

Public Safety Reminder

Officials remind drivers that operating a vehicle while impaired can create serious risks.

Minnesota law prohibits driving while impaired by controlled substances, alcohol, or other substances that affect safe driving.

Drivers whose licenses have been canceled for safety reasons may also face additional penalties if they continue driving.

The Clearwater County Jail provides booking information as part of public records.

This report is based on available jail booking information. Additional details may become available as the case continues.

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News