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Cass Lake Man Booked on DWI Alcohol Charge

Robert Wayne White, 39, of Cass Lake, was booked into the Cass County Jail on an alleged DWI charge involving an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more.

Robert Wayne White

Cass Lake Man Booked on DWI Alcohol Charge

Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake man was recently booked into the Cass County Jail after an alleged impaired driving incident.

According to public jail booking records, Robert Wayne White, 39, of Cass Lake, Minnesota, was booked into the Cass County Jail at approximately 1:47 p.m. on July 21, 2026.

White is listed as facing one count of Driving While Impaired (DWI) under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(5). The booking record alleges he operated a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours of driving.

DWI Charge Listed in Booking Record

The public jail record identifies the offense as a traffic-related DWI allegation. It does not include details about where the arrest occurred or what led law enforcement to stop the vehicle.

Authorities also have not released information about the testing process, road conditions, or whether anyone was injured. No additional charges were listed in the booking information.

Under Minnesota DWI law, it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher within two hours of driving. Penalties can vary depending on prior offenses and other circumstances.

Robert Wayne White Cass County Jail MugshotRobert Wayne White booking photo from the Cass County Jail.

Case Will Move Through the Court System

The information currently available comes from a Cass County Jail booking record. A booking is not a finding of guilt.

White is presumed innocent unless the allegations are proven in court. Prosecutors and defense attorneys will have the opportunity to present evidence as the case proceeds.

Future hearings, court filings, or other public records may provide additional facts about the incident.

More information about the Cass County Jail is available through the Cass County official website.

State court records can also provide updates as the case moves forward through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.

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