Thief River Falls: Michael Fisher Booked on DWI

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Michael Fisher was booked into the Pennington County Jail on August 22, 2026.

Public jail records list one active third-degree driving while impaired charge.

The charge is listed under case number 226004157.

The jail classifies the alleged offense as a gross misdemeanor.

The case is listed for District Court.

Third-Degree DWI Charge

Fisher is accused of violating Minnesota Statute 169A.26, subdivision 1(a).

The statute covers third-degree DWI when one aggravating factor is present.

Minnesota law classifies third-degree DWI as a gross misdemeanor.

The booking record does not identify the aggravating factor allegedly involved.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.26 for the complete law.

Michael Fisher booking photo — Pennington County Jail

The public record does not provide details about the reported driving incident.

No alcohol concentration or controlled substance information appears in the booking details provided.

Minnesota law defines several circumstances that may qualify as DWI aggravating factors.

Those details are not included in Fisher’s jail entry.

The booking record lists Fisher at 5 feet, 10 inches tall.

His listed weight is 245 pounds.

The record lists gray hair and brown eyes.

The listed bail or fine amount is $0.00.

No court date appears in the information provided.

The record also lists Fisher under a hold status.

Readers can visit the Pennington County Corrections website for official information.

The correctional facility is located at 102 1st Street West in Thief River Falls.

A jail booking does not establish guilt or prove that a crime occurred.

The DWI charge against Fisher remains an allegation unless admitted or proven in court.

Future court filings may explain the alleged aggravating factor.

They may also provide more information about the reported incident.

Readers can search available records through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Custody and court information can change as the case moves forward.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.