THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Ryan Adam Benoit, 38, is named in Pennington County jail information involving three driving while impaired allegations.
The listed offenses include one felony first-degree DWI allegation and two gross misdemeanor DWI allegations.
The felony allegation cites Minnesota Statute 169A.24, subdivision 1(1).
The two additional allegations involve driving under the influence of alcohol and an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.
The supplied information does not include Benoit’s booking date or identify where the alleged driving incident occurred.
First-Degree Felony DWI Allegation
Under Minnesota Statute 169A.24, first-degree DWI is a felony.
The cited provision concerns a DWI offense within ten years of the first of three or more qualifying prior impaired driving incidents.
The booking description lists that legal basis for Benoit’s felony allegation.
However, the supplied entry does not identify the qualifying incidents or provide their dates.
A first-degree DWI conviction can carry up to seven years in prison.
Minnesota law also allows a fine of up to $14,000, or both imprisonment and a fine.
Those penalties are statutory maximums, not a sentence imposed in Benoit’s case.
Two Additional DWI Allegations
The second listed allegation cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(5).
This provision addresses operating a vehicle with an alcohol concentration of at least 0.08.
The qualifying concentration may be measured while driving or within two hours afterward.
The third allegation cites subdivision 1(1), which addresses operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
Both additional allegations are designated gross misdemeanors in the supplied jail information.
The record does not provide a measured alcohol concentration or describe the testing process.
Pennington County Jail Information
The Pennington County Jail is located at 102 First Street West in Thief River Falls.
The facility operates under the Pennington County Sheriff’s Office.
Benoit’s supplied listing identifies his inmate type as PCSO.
The information does not establish whether he remains in custody or has been released.
No bond amount, court hearing date, or criminal case number was included.
Readers can check the official Pennington County inmate search for current custody information.
Court Records and Next Steps
Additional court filings may explain the circumstances behind the allegations.
Those records may identify the alleged incident date, location, and evidence supporting the listed offenses.
Readers can visit Minnesota Court Records Online to review available public documents.
Pending criminal cases cannot generally be found through a defendant’s name search alone.
A court case number or another permitted search method may be required.
The jail information identifies allegations and does not establish guilt.
Benoit is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
TRF News will report additional details if verified records become available.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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