Cass Lake Woman Booked on Second-Degree DWI

Cass Lake (trfnews.i234.me) — Miranda Mae Fairbanks, 25, entered Cass County Jail custody on August 3, 2026.

The jail entry lists Fairbanks as a Cass Lake resident. Her booking time was recorded as 3:38 a.m.

The record lists two alleged driving while impaired offenses. Both entries are marked as adult arrests.

Second-Degree DWI Allegation

One entry cites Minnesota Statute 169A.25, subdivision 2. That section covers the criminal penalty for second-degree driving while impaired.

Minnesota law classifies second-degree DWI as a gross misdemeanor. The booking information does not identify the alleged aggravating factors.

Under the statute, second-degree DWI can involve two or more aggravating factors. The provided record does not name those factors.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.25 through the state Revisor’s Office.

A second entry cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(2). That law covers operating a vehicle under a controlled substance’s influence.

The booking record does not identify the alleged substance. It also does not describe any testing or test results.

No crash, injuries, or property damage were listed in the information provided. The location of the alleged driving was not included.

The full DWI statute is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

The record also did not provide a court file number. Bail terms and a hearing date were not listed.

Those details may appear later in charging documents or court records. Prosecutors will decide whether formal charges move forward.

The Cass County Detention Center provides public jail information and in-custody reports.

Custody details can change after an initial booking. Readers should check official records for the latest information.

A jail entry records an arrest and intake. It does not prove that the accused committed an offense.

Fairbanks is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The state must prove any filed charge beyond a reasonable doubt.

The booking summary does not explain why second-degree DWI was listed. Later court records may provide that legal basis.

TRF News will continue reviewing available public records. Updates may include formal charges, hearing dates, or court decisions.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.