Warroad: Blayne Otto Booked on Second-Degree DWI

WARROAD, MN (northwestmnnow.com) – A 27-year-old man was booked Saturday, October 17, 2026, following an arrest involving the Warroad Police Department.

Blayne S. Otto faces a gross misdemeanor second-degree driving while impaired (DWI) allegation.

The booking record lists two or more aggravating factors connected to the alleged impaired driving offense.

The record identifies the Warroad Police Department as the arresting agency.

Warroad Police Department Arrest Details

According to the supplied booking information, Otto was booked on October 17, 2026.

The listed offense is second-degree driving while impaired with two or more aggravating factors.

Minnesota law classifies this offense as a gross misdemeanor.

The custody information identifies Otto by name and age but provides limited details about the alleged incident.

The record does not identify the road or exact location where the reported offense occurred.

It also does not state whether a traffic stop, collision, or other event led to the arrest.

No injuries or property damage are mentioned in the available information.

What Makes Second-Degree DWI More Serious?

Under Minnesota Statute 169A.25, certain factors can increase the seriousness of a DWI offense.

Second-degree DWI generally involves at least two aggravating factors when the underlying offense involves impaired driving.

Those factors can include a qualifying impaired driving incident within the previous ten years.

Another factor is an alcohol concentration of 0.16 or higher.

Having a qualifying child passenger under age 16 can also be an aggravating factor.

However, Otto’s booking record does not identify which specific aggravating factors authorities allege were present.

It does not provide an alcohol test result or information about any passengers.

Readers can review the law through the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes.

Booking Record Lists $0 Bail or Fine

The supplied booking record lists Otto’s total bail or fine amount as $0.00.

However, that figure does not necessarily mean Otto can leave custody without conditions.

The record also does not provide an estimated release date.

No scheduled court appearance or final case disposition was included in the information provided.

Additional court information may become available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Case Status and Possible Penalties

A gross misdemeanor conviction in Minnesota can carry up to 364 days in jail.

It can also result in a fine of up to $3,000.

Some DWI cases may involve additional penalties based on the circumstances and applicable laws.

The booking information does not establish what sentence, if any, Otto might face.

The reported offense remains an allegation and is not a finding of guilt.

Otto is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Northwest MN Now News will continue following the case as additional verified information becomes available.

I’m David Keller reporting for Northwest MN Now News.