Detroit Lakes Jail Books Cassie Kostka on 2nd-Degree DWI

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Cassie Lyn Kostka, 43, was listed in a Becker County Jail booking record dated Thursday, October 22, 2026.

The record lists a second-degree driving while impaired allegation involving two or more aggravating factors.

The offense is classified as a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota law.

No additional offenses appear in the supplied booking information.

Becker County Jail Lists Second-Degree DWI

The Becker County Sheriff’s Office booking entry identifies Kostka as 43 years old.

The listed offense falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.25, subdivision 1(a).

That law addresses impaired driving cases involving at least two aggravating factors.

However, the booking record does not identify which factors are alleged in Kostka’s case.

Authorities also have not provided details about the reported driving incident.

The record does not identify the arrest location or whether a vehicle crash occurred.

What Makes Second-Degree DWI More Serious?

Minnesota law separates impaired driving offenses into different degrees based on several factors.

Second-degree DWI is considered more serious than third-degree and fourth-degree DWI.

Under state law, aggravating factors may include previous impaired driving incidents within 10 years.

Another factor can involve an alcohol concentration of 0.16 or higher.

Having a child under 16 in the vehicle may also qualify under certain circumstances.

These are general examples under Minnesota law, not confirmed details of Kostka’s case.

The booking information does not provide alcohol test results or identify any prior offenses.

Additional information is available through Minnesota Statute 169A.25.

Cassie Kostka Booking Photograph

The Becker County Jail website includes a booking photograph associated with Kostka’s name.

Possible Penalties Under Minnesota Law

Second-degree DWI is classified as a gross misdemeanor in Minnesota.

A conviction can carry a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail.

The maximum fine for a gross misdemeanor is $3,000.

Additional penalties may apply depending on the circumstances and driving history.

These are possible legal penalties, not a sentence imposed against Kostka.

More information about gross misdemeanor penalties appears in Minnesota Statute 609.0342.

Booking and Court Information

The official booking entry lists October 22, 2026, as Kostka’s booking date.

No estimated release date was included in the supplied information.

The entry also does not identify a bond amount or scheduled court appearance.

It remains unclear whether a formal criminal complaint has been filed.

Readers can check the Becker County Jail inmate roster for updated custody information.

Public court records can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The booking allegation does not establish that Kostka committed a crime.

Kostka is presumed innocent of any pending charge unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.