Bagley: Kelly Duffy Faces DWI, Drug Charges

Bagley (trfnews.i234.me) — Kelly Duffy, 52, was booked into the Clearwater County Jail on August 18, 2026.

The booking was recorded at 6:46 p.m., according to the jail information provided.

Duffy faces three charges connected to the booking.

The charges include fourth-degree DWI and fifth-degree controlled substance possession.

A third charge involves carrying proof of vehicle insurance while driving.

Fourth-Degree DWI Allegation

Duffy faces a fourth-degree driving while impaired charge under Minnesota Statute 169A.27.

Minnesota law classifies fourth-degree DWI as a misdemeanor.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.27 online.

The booking information does not describe the circumstances surrounding the alleged impaired driving.

No alcohol concentration or other test result was included in the information provided.

Duffy also faces a fifth-degree controlled substance charge.

The booking description references possession involving Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substances.

The listed charge excludes cannabis and hemp under the booking description.

The record also references possible drug paraphernalia residue.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 152.025 for the state law.

The provided information does not identify the substance allegedly involved.

It also does not state the amount of any substance allegedly recovered.

A separate charge alleges failure to carry proof of insurance while operating a vehicle.

The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 169.791, subdivision 2(a).

Additional custody information may appear on the Clearwater County inmate list.

The available booking record does not provide further details about the alleged incident.

The charges are allegations and do not establish guilt.

Duffy is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.