Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On January 5, 2025, Matthew Ryne Richardson, aged 34, was arrested in Becker County, Minnesota. The charges include violations of Minnesota Statutes 169A.26.1(b) and 169A.20.1(1).
Charges:
- 169A.26.1(b): This statute pertains to third-degree driving while impaired (DWI) offenses, specifically involving refusal to submit to a chemical test. Under Minnesota law, refusing such a test when suspected of DWI is a gross misdemeanor, carrying penalties that may include fines and imprisonment.
- 169A.20.1(1): This statute addresses operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol. Driving with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more, or under the influence of alcohol, constitutes a DWI offense in Minnesota.
As of the latest available information, Richardson’s estimated release date has not been provided. Third-degree DWI is classified as a gross misdemeanor in Minnesota, which can result in penalties including up to one year of jail time and fines up to $3,000.
For more details on Minnesota’s DWI laws and associated penalties, refer to the official Minnesota Statutes.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me