Detroit Lakes: Carter Kretchman Booked on DWI

DETROIT LAKES (trfnews.i234.me) — Carter Craig Kretchman, 29, was booked into the Becker County Jail on Saturday.

The booking record lists the date as August 8, 2026.

One alleged offense was listed with Kretchman’s booking.

The allegation involves third-degree driving while impaired.

The booking record also lists one aggravating factor with the DWI allegation.

Third-Degree DWI Allegation

The listed offense cites Minnesota Statute 169A.26, subdivision 1(a).

Minnesota law uses this section for certain third-degree impaired driving cases.

The booking information states that one aggravating factor was allegedly present.

However, the jail record does not identify that factor.

An aggravating factor can affect how a DWI offense is classified under Minnesota law.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.26 for the full legal language.

The statute is published by the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Carter Craig Kretchman booking photo.

The jail information does not explain what allegedly led to Kretchman’s arrest.

It also does not state where the alleged driving happened.

No blood alcohol concentration was included in the information provided.

The booking record does not identify the type of vehicle involved.

No estimated release date was listed with the booking.

No police officer names are included in this report.

Kretchman was recently booked into the Becker County Jail.

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

General facility information is available through the Becker County Jail website.

The booking information provides only basic custody and allegation details.

Additional information could appear later in public court records.

A jail booking does not establish guilt.

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

Kretchman is presumed innocent unless found guilty in court.

The charge could also be amended or dismissed during later proceedings.

Future court filings may provide more details about the alleged aggravating factor.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.