Albert Sevigny Booked on Felony DWI Charge in Polk

POLK COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Albert Justin Sevigny, 34, was listed in a recent Polk County Jail booking involving a felony-classified driving while impaired allegation related to the presence of a Schedule I or II controlled substance.

According to the supplied jail record, Sevigny was booked on October 19, 2026. The listed offense references Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(7).

Drug-Related DWI Allegation

The Polk County Jail entry describes the offense as operating a motor vehicle with any amount of a Schedule I or II controlled substance in the body, excluding qualifying cannabis and hemp products.

The allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(7).

The booking classifies the offense as a felony.

However, the supplied record does not identify the controlled substance allegedly involved, provide chemical test results, or explain the basis for the felony classification.

Understanding Minnesota’s Drug-Related DWI Law

Minnesota law prohibits operating or being in physical control of a motor vehicle when a person’s body contains a qualifying Schedule I or II controlled substance or its metabolite.

The statute contains specific exceptions for cannabis and certain related products.

Unlike some other impaired-driving provisions, subdivision 1(7) addresses the presence of a qualifying controlled substance or metabolite rather than requiring proof of impairment.

Why Is the Offense Listed as a Felony?

Although the jail record marks Sevigny’s allegation as a felony, Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(7), does not by itself establish felony-level DWI.

Under Minnesota Statute 169A.24, certain qualifying circumstances can elevate a DWI offense to first-degree DWI, a felony.

Those circumstances can involve qualifying previous impaired-driving incidents or certain prior felony convictions.

However, the supplied jail record does not identify any such history or establish which enhancement, if any, applies to Sevigny’s case.

Polk County Jail Booking Information

The booking identifies Sevigny by the full name Albert Justin Sevigny.

His date of birth is listed as October 7, 1992, making him 34 years old when he was booked on October 19, 2026.

Only one offense appears in the supplied jail entry.

No bail amount, release date, or additional allegations were provided.

Incident Details and Court Proceedings

The available information does not identify where or when the alleged driving violation occurred.

It also does not explain whether the allegation followed a traffic stop, collision, or another law enforcement investigation.

No verified criminal court file number, scheduled hearing date, or final disposition was included.

Readers can search public court records through Minnesota Court Records Online.

A jail booking reflects an allegation and does not establish criminal guilt.

Sevigny is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.