Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) – Travis Huesers Arrested for Second-Degree DWI!
Law enforcement in Beltrami County has confirmed the arrest of Travis Huesers on March 7, 2025 for driving while impaired (DWI) and refusing to submit to a chemical test.
He is currently being held without bail at Beltrami County Jail, awaiting his District Court hearing.
Arrest Details:
- Name: Travis Huesers
- Height: 5’11”
- Weight: 190 lbs
- Bail/Fine Amount: $0.00
- Custody Date: 03/07/2025
- Location: Beltrami County Jail
Charge Information:
- Case Number: 25-003769
- Charge: Traffic – Second-Degree DWI (169A.25.1(b))
- Description: Driving while impaired; refusal to submit to a chemical test
- Severity: Gross Misdemeanor
- Court: District Court
Understanding the Charges
Under Minnesota law (169A.25), a second-degree DWI charge applies when a driver is impaired and has two or more aggravating factors, including:
- A prior DWI conviction within ten years
- A blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.16 or higher
- Refusing a chemical test
Refusing to submit to a chemical test under Minnesota’s implied consent law can increase penalties, including license revocation and mandatory jail time. A conviction for second-degree DWI can result in:
- Up to 1 year in jail
- Fines up to $3,000
- Mandatory alcohol education programs
- Possible vehicle forfeiture
Huesers’ case remains ongoing, with additional court proceedings expected soon.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
- Minnesota is one of the strictest states on DWI refusals, considering it an aggravating factor that leads to harsher penalties.
- A second-degree DWI is just one step below a felony in Minnesota.
- First-time DWI offenders with a BAC of 0.16+ may face mandatory ignition interlock device installation to regain driving privileges.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.