Christine Marie Gesino Arrested in Otter Tail County for Second-Degree DWI with Multiple Aggravating Factors

Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities in Otter Tail County have confirmed the arrest of Christine Marie Gesino, 60, on February 7, 2025, for multiple DWI-related charges, including second-degree DWI with two or more aggravating factors and operating a vehicle with a BAC over 0.08.

Charge Details:

1. Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol (Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(1))
2. Traffic – DWI – Second-Degree Driving While Impaired; 2 or More Aggravating Factors (Minnesota Statute 169A.25.1(a))
3. Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within 2 Hours (Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(5))
4. Traffic – DWI – Second-Degree Driving While Impaired; 2 or More Aggravating Factors (Minnesota Statute 169A.25.1(a))

Legal Consequences:

In Minnesota, second-degree DWI is classified as a gross misdemeanor and applies when a driver has two or more aggravating factors, such as:

• A prior DWI conviction within the past 10 years,
• A blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.16 or higher, or
• Having a minor in the vehicle at the time of arrest [1].

Penalties for a gross misdemeanor DWI include:

• Up to 1 year in jail,
• Fines up to $3,000,
• Extended license revocation,
• Mandatory alcohol dependency treatment, and
• Possible vehicle forfeiture for repeat offenders [2].

Gesino remains in custody awaiting her District Court hearing, where a judge will determine potential sentencing and fines.

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

Inmate Details:

• Name: Christine Marie Gesino
• Gender: Female
• Age: 60
• Booking Date: February 7, 2025
• Jail: Otter Tail County Jail
• Charges:
  • DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol (GM {169A.20.1(1)})
  • Second-Degree DWI – 2 or More Aggravating Factors (GM {169A.25.1(a)})
  • DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within 2 Hours (GM {169A.20.1(5)})
  • Second-Degree DWI – 2 or More Aggravating Factors (GM {169A.25.1(a)})
• Bail Amount: $0.00
• Court Date: Pending
• Court Branch: District Court