Bagley: Jason Schuett Faces DWI Refusal Charges

BAGLEY (trfnews.i234.me) — Jason Schuett was booked into the Clearwater County Jail on August 19, 2026.

The booking occurred at 12:56 p.m., according to the jail information provided.

Schuett, 46, is listed with two DWI-related allegations.

Both charges involve an alleged refusal to submit to chemical testing.

Third-Degree DWI Charge

The first charge is third-degree driving while impaired involving alleged test refusal.

The booking record cites Minnesota Statute 169A.26, subdivision 1(b).

Under Minnesota law, that provision applies to a chemical test refusal offense.

Third-degree DWI under this provision is classified as a gross misdemeanor.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.26 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

The booking information does not describe what happened before Schuett’s arrest.

Jason Schuett booking photo.

It also does not provide details about his alleged driving conduct.

The second charge cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 2(2).

The jail record describes an alleged refusal involving a blood or urine test.

The listed provision concerns testing required by a search warrant.

Minnesota law makes it a crime to refuse such testing when legally required.

The full law is available through Minnesota Statute 169A.20.

The jail information does not state whether blood or urine testing was specifically requested.

It also does not provide details about the search warrant referenced by the charge.

Schuett was listed as recently booked into the Clearwater County Jail.

The jail is located in Bagley, according to Clearwater County.

Readers can visit the Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office for official information.

The booking information provided did not list further details about bail or a court appearance.

Future court filings may provide more information about the allegations.

An arrest or booking does not establish guilt.

The charges against Schuett remain allegations unless proven in court.

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

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.