Crow Wing County Man Faces DWI, Drug Charges

Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — Wallace James Smith, 56, was booked into the Crow Wing County Jail on June 19, 2026, according to public jail records.

The booking was recorded at approximately 12:30 p.m. Smith was assigned booking number 68381. The jail roster lists multiple traffic and drug-related allegations.

Charges Listed in Booking Record

According to the public jail listing, Smith was booked on the following allegations:

Operating a motor vehicle with any amount of alcohol under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(7).
Operating a motor vehicle under the influence under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(2).
Fifth-degree drug offense involving procuring, possessing, or controlling a controlled substance under Minnesota Statute 152.025.2(a)(2)(i).

The record shows bond or bail was set on the DWI-related charges.

The drug-related charge is listed with a hold placed.

The public booking record does not include details about the traffic stop, the substance involved, or the circumstances leading to the arrest.

Booking photo.

Court Process

The listed charges are allegations handled through the Minnesota court system.

DWI charges may involve penalties based on the facts of the case and a person’s driving history.

Drug-related charges may also be reviewed during court proceedings.

Bond conditions and future hearings are decided by the court.

The case will continue through the legal process unless resolved earlier.

The booking information reflects allegations and custody status only.

It does not determine guilt or innocence.

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.