Becker County: Damon Bunnis Booked on 3rd-Degree DWI

BECKER COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — Damon Scott Bunnis, 20, was booked on October 11, 2026, according to Becker County Jail records.

The booking entry lists a third-degree driving while impaired allegation involving one aggravating factor.

The listed offense falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.26, subdivision 1(a).

Third-degree DWI is classified as a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota law.

Becker County Jail Booking Details

The jail record identifies Bunnis as a 20-year-old adult.

His booking date is listed as Sunday, October 11, 2026.

The entry does not provide an estimated release date.

It also does not identify the location of the alleged driving incident.

No details about a traffic stop, vehicle, or alcohol testing results appear in the supplied information.

The record lists one DWI offense involving an aggravating factor.

The available information does not explain which aggravating factor authorities allege.

Minnesota law recognizes several factors that can increase the seriousness of a DWI charge.

Under Minnesota Statute 169A.26, a DWI offense involving one aggravating factor can qualify as third-degree DWI.

One possible aggravating factor is a qualified prior impaired-driving incident within ten years.

Another involves an alcohol concentration of 0.16 or higher.

State law also includes certain situations involving a child under age 16 inside the vehicle.

These factors are explained in Minnesota Statute 169A.03.

The booking entry does not specify which factor applies to Bunnis.

It does not establish that any particular factor listed above occurred.

Third-degree DWI is a gross misdemeanor rather than a felony under Minnesota law.

A conviction can result in jail time, fines, and other court-ordered requirements.

Certain cases may also involve mandatory penalties or monitoring under state law.

The actual penalty depends on the facts, applicable laws, and court findings.

These are potential legal consequences, not penalties imposed on Bunnis.

The supplied jail record does not provide a court date or final case disposition.

It also does not confirm Bunnis’ current custody status or whether release conditions have been established.

Additional information may become available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The public can use that service to search available district court records.

Some documents may be restricted or unavailable through the online system.

Readers can also visit the official Becker County website for county information and public resources.

The custody record provides limited details about the circumstances surrounding the listed offense.

A booking record does not establish that a person committed a crime.

Bunnis is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.