Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Kyle Straabe was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on March 26, 2025, following a third-degree DWI charge under Minnesota Statute 169A.26.1(a). Authorities cited one aggravating factor, escalating the severity of the offense.
Straabe, who stands 5’11” and weighs 200 pounds, has blue eyes and is currently being held without bail. He awaits proceedings in District Court.
This level of DWI is categorized as a gross misdemeanor and may result in up to a year in jail, a $3,000 fine, and potential license revocation, especially with prior offenses or aggravating conditions such as a high BAC or a child in the vehicle.
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In Minnesota, third-degree DWI means the driver had one aggravating factor, such as a prior DWI or BAC over 0.16. A gross misdemeanor DWI can impact employment and insurance rates for years. Even refusing a breath test can count as an aggravating factor in future cases.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.