Detroit Lakes: VanBogart Booked on DWI Charge

DETROIT LAKES (trfnews.i234.me) — Thomas Richard VanBogart, 43, was booked into Becker County Jail on August 7, 2026.

The booking record lists one alleged second-degree driving while impaired charge against VanBogart.

The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 169A.25, subdivision 1(a).

The booking states that two or more aggravating factors were allegedly present.

Second-Degree DWI Charge Listed

Minnesota law addresses second-degree driving while impaired under Statute 169A.25.

The cited section applies when two or more aggravating factors are alleged with a DWI offense.

The booking record does not identify the specific aggravating factors alleged in VanBogart’s case.

State law lists several circumstances that can qualify as aggravating factors.

These can include certain prior impaired driving incidents within the previous ten years.

A high alcohol concentration can also qualify under state law.

Having a qualifying child passenger can also count as an aggravating factor.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.25 for the second-degree DWI law.

Thomas Richard VanBogart — Becker County Jail booking photo.

The state’s definitions are available under Minnesota Statute 169A.03.

The booking information does not describe the traffic stop or alleged driving conduct.

No alcohol concentration was included in the information provided for this report.

The record also does not identify the location of the alleged driving offense.

No crash, injury, or property damage was listed in the booking information.

VanBogart was identified as an adult and was listed as 43 years old.

VanBogart was listed as recently booked into Becker County Jail.

The jail is located in Detroit Lakes and serves Becker County.

More information is available through the Becker County Jail website.

An estimated release date was not listed in the booking record.

No court date or final case outcome was included in the information provided.

A jail booking does not establish guilt.

The DWI charge remains an allegation unless proven through the court process.

VanBogart is presumed innocent unless convicted in court.

Charges can be amended, dismissed, or otherwise resolved as a case moves forward.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.