Bena Woman Booked on DWI, Open Bottle Allegations
Bena (trfnews.i234.me) — Jamie Kay Chase, 38, was booked into the Cass County Jail late Thursday.
The booking record lists Chase as a resident of Bena, Minnesota.
It shows a booking time of 11:04 p.m. on July 30, 2026.
The record lists two alcohol-related allegations.
One involves driving while impaired by alcohol.
The other involves possession of an open bottle inside a vehicle.
Booking Record Lists Two Allegations
The DWI allegation cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(1).
That law covers driving, operating, or controlling a motor vehicle while under alcohol’s influence.
The open bottle allegation cites Minnesota Statute 169A.35, subdivision 3.
That section bars certain opened alcohol containers inside private vehicles on streets or highways.
State law provides exceptions for containers stored in a vehicle’s trunk.
Other exceptions may also apply under the statute.
The booking record does not state where the reported traffic stop occurred.
It does not provide a blood alcohol result.
The record also does not describe the vehicle or alleged driving conduct.
No crash, injuries, or property damage were listed.
Court Information Was Not Included
The supplied entry does not list a court case number.
It also does not show bond, release terms, or a hearing date.
Cass County maintains an official detention center and jail page.
That page includes access to the county’s in-custody report.
Court filings may later appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.
The state service provides access to many public district court records.
Charges may change after prosecutors review reports and other evidence.
A judge will decide release terms and future court dates.
An Arrest Is Not a Conviction
A jail booking records an arrest and entry into custody.
It does not establish guilt.
Chase is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The allegations remain pending unless resolved through the court process.
This report is based on the booking information provided.
It will be updated if verified court records add new details.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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