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Brenna Lea Ansari, 42, was booked into Crow Wing County Jail on October 28, 2026, with DWI, obstruction, open-bottle and disorderly conduct entries.

Brenna Lea Ansari

Brainerd (trfnews.i234.me) – Brenna Lea Ansari, 42, was booked into Crow Wing County Jail on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.

The official jail roster records her booking at 1:07 p.m., under booking number 69290.

The record lists four misdemeanor-level allegations involving impaired driving, obstruction, an open alcohol container, and disorderly conduct.

Fourth-Degree DWI Allegation

The first listed allegation involves fourth-degree driving while impaired.

According to Minnesota Statute 169A.27, fourth-degree DWI is classified as a misdemeanor.

The offense concerns violations of Minnesota’s impaired-driving law.

However, the roster does not identify Ansari’s reported alcohol concentration.

It also does not describe any chemical test or field sobriety test.

No vehicle description, roadway, or alleged driving location appears in the booking information.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.27 – Fourth-Degree DWI.

Obstructing a Peace Officer

A second entry alleges obstruction of legal process by interfering with a peace officer.

The roster cites Minnesota Statute 609.50, subdivision 1(2).

This provision addresses intentionally obstructing, resisting, or interfering with an officer performing official duties.

However, the jail record does not describe how Ansari allegedly interfered with an officer.

It also does not identify the officer or explain the circumstances of the encounter.

The entry is listed as a misdemeanor.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.50 – Obstructing Legal Process.

Brenna Lea Ansari
Brenna Lea Ansari

Open-Bottle Violation Allegation

The third entry involves alleged possession of an open alcohol container in a motor vehicle.

Minnesota Statute 169A.35, subdivision 3, addresses open alcoholic beverage containers in certain vehicles on public roads.

The law generally restricts possession of opened containers within the passenger area of qualifying vehicles.

However, the roster does not identify the container, beverage, or vehicle allegedly involved.

It also does not establish whether this allegation arose from the same event as the DWI entry.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.35 – Open Bottle Law.

Disorderly Conduct Allegation

The fourth entry involves disorderly conduct under Minnesota Statute 609.72.

The statute covers certain fighting and other conduct that may alarm or disturb others.

However, the jail listing does not describe the behavior supporting Ansari’s allegation.

No information about witnesses or a reported disturbance appears in the record.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.72 – Disorderly Conduct.

Bond and Hold Information

The official roster displays “BOND/BAIL SET” for the DWI, obstruction, and open-bottle entries.

The disorderly conduct entry displays “HOLD PLACED.”

However, the listing does not provide a dollar amount or explain the hold.

These status labels do not establish the outcome of any court proceedings.

Incident Location Not Confirmed

The Crow Wing County Jail is located in Brainerd, Minnesota.

However, the booking location does not establish where the alleged offenses occurred.

No confirmed incident address or location appears in the available record.

The booking date also should not be treated as the confirmed offense date.

Jail and Court Information

Readers can review the official Crow Wing County inmate roster.

Facility details are available through the Crow Wing County Jail website.

The supplied information does not identify a scheduled court appearance or confirm a final court outcome.

Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Presumption of Innocence

Jail booking records list allegations and do not establish criminal guilt.

Brenna Lea Ansari is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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Jail booking record locationCrow Wing County Jail — 313 Laurel Street, Brainerd, Minnesota (Jail Booking)

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