Beltrami County, MN – Kenneth Thompson was arrested and booked into the Beltrami County Jail on February 8, 2025, facing multiple DWI-related charges.
According to court records, Thompson has been charged with:
✔ Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol (Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(1)) – Gross Misdemeanor
✔ Traffic – DWI – Third-Degree Driving While Impaired; 1 Aggravating Factor (Minnesota Statute 169A.26.1(a)) – Gross Misdemeanor
Thompson is currently held without bail, and his court proceedings will take place in District Court. The specific court date has not yet been scheduled.
Understanding the Charges
- Third-degree DWI is a gross misdemeanor in Minnesota and applies when there is one aggravating factor, such as a high blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.16 or above, a prior DWI conviction, or a child in the vehicle.
- Penalties for third-degree DWI can include up to one year in jail, fines up to $3,000, license suspension, and mandatory alcohol education or treatment programs.
More details on this case may emerge as legal proceedings move forward.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News