Hubbard County DWI Charge Filed Against Shawn Berens

Hubbard County (trfnews.i234.me) — Shawn Berens has been booked into the Hubbard County Jail after authorities filed a gross misdemeanor driving while impaired charge, according to jail records.

Booking records show Berens entered custody on July 3, 2026. The booking report lists a bail amount of $0.00. No court appearance date was available at the time of booking. The case is assigned to Hubbard County District Court.

Jail records describe Berens as 6 feet, 3 inches tall and 220 pounds. The booking report lists brown hair and green eyes.

Gross Misdemeanor DWI Charge

According to the booking record, Berens faces one gross misdemeanor count under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(7).

The allegation states he operated a motor vehicle while any amount of a Schedule I or Schedule II controlled substance, or its metabolite, was present in his body. The statute excludes cannabis and hemp from this specific allegation.

The case is filed under court case number 26-005822.

Additional information about Minnesota’s impaired driving laws is available through the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes.

Shawn Berens Hubbard County Jail booking photo

Shawn Berens booking photo.

Court Proceedings Pending

The booking information does not list a future court date.

A listed bail amount of $0.00 does not necessarily mean release is automatic. Custody decisions are made through the court process.

Additional information may become available after future court hearings and filings.

Official case records may be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Current custody information is available through the Hubbard County Inmate Locator.

Presumption of Innocence

Criminal charges are allegations. Every defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.

TRF News will continue following this case and publish verified updates as additional court information becomes available.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.