Crow Wing County Woman Sentenced in DWI Case

Crow Wing County Woman Sentenced in DWI Case

Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — Sherry Fawn Paulsen, 63, was booked into the Crow Wing County Jail on May 3, 2026, according to public jail records.

The booking was recorded at approximately 11:34 p.m. Paulsen was assigned booking number 67997. The jail roster lists three counts as ROR’d and one count as sentenced.

Charges Listed in the Booking Record

According to the public jail roster, Paulsen was booked on the following matters:

• Second-degree DWI involving impaired driving under Minnesota Statute 169A.25.1(a).
• Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(1).
• DWI penalty assessment under Minnesota Statute 169A.285.
• Probation violation related to gross misdemeanor DWI under Minnesota Statute 609.14.

The booking record lists the offenses, court status, and custody information. It does not include details about the traffic stop, investigation, or circumstances leading to the case.

Booking photo. 

Court Status

The jail roster shows Paulsen was released on recognizance for several DWI-related matters.

ROR’d means released on recognizance. It generally allows release without posting bail.

The record also lists a sentenced probation violation matter.

A probation violation may lead to additional court review.

DWI cases may involve court hearings, evidence review, and possible penalties if a conviction occurs.

The case information listed comes from public booking records. It does not represent a final determination of guilt.

Every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.

Public Resources

Minnesota criminal statutes are available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Public court records may be searched through the Minnesota Court Information System.

Current custody information is maintained by the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.