Bridgett Beaulieu Arrested in Clearwater County for Third-Degree DWI and Driving After Revocation

Clearwater County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Clearwater County have confirmed the arrest of Bridgett Beaulieu, 37, on February 7, 2025, for multiple traffic violations, including DWI with an aggravating factor, operating a vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance, and driving after revocation.

Charge Details:

1. Traffic – DWI – Third-Degree Driving While Impaired; 1 Aggravating Factor (Minnesota Statute 169A.26.1(a))
2. Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of a Controlled Substance (Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(2))
3. Driving After Revocation (DAR) (Minnesota Statute 171.24.2)**

Legal Consequences:

• Third-Degree DWI (with Aggravating Factor) – Gross Misdemeanor:
  • Up to 1 year in jail,
  • Fines up to $3,000,
  • Extended license revocation, and
  • Possible vehicle forfeiture for repeat offenders [1].
• DWI – Operating Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance – Gross Misdemeanor:
  • Up to 1 year in jail,
  • Fines up to $3,000,
  • Potential mandatory chemical dependency treatment [2].
• Driving After Revocation (DAR) – Misdemeanor:
  • Up to 90 days in jail,
  • Fines up to $1,000, and
  • Possible extension of license revocation period [3].

A third-degree DWI charge is elevated due to an aggravating factor, which can include a high BAC, prior DWI offenses, or having a minor in the vehicle. Beaulieu’s driving after revocation charge further complicates her case, as driving privileges had already been legally revoked.

Beaulieu remains in custody awaiting her District Court hearing, where a judge will determine further legal consequences.

I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me.

Inmate Details:

• Name: Bridgett Beaulieu
• Gender: Female
• Age: 37
• Booking Date: February 7, 2025
• Jail: Clearwater County Jail
• Charges:
  • DWI – Third-Degree Driving While Impaired; 1 Aggravating Factor (GM {169A.26.1(a)})
  • DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Controlled Substance (GM {169A.20.1(2)})
  • Driving After Revocation (DAR) (M {171.24.2})
• Bail Amount: $0.00
• Court Date: Pending
• Court Branch: District Court