Clay County Man Booked on Two DWI Charges

Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — Chris William Matembera, 22, was booked into the Clay County Jail on June 14, 2026.

The booking time was listed as 9:13 a.m.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office was named as the arresting agency.

The jail record lists two alleged third-degree driving while impaired offenses.

One count involves alcohol.

The second count alleges refusal to submit to chemical testing.

Details Listed in the Booking Record

The supplied booking information does not describe the traffic stop.

It also does not list an alcohol concentration or vehicle location.

No crash, injury, or property damage was included in the record.

The booking details do not identify any passengers.

No police report or criminal complaint accompanied the information.

Those records may provide more details if a court case was filed.

Minnesota Statute 169A.20 covers driving while impaired offenses.

The law prohibits driving while under the influence of alcohol.

It also addresses refusal to submit to certain chemical tests.

Minnesota Statute 169A.26 covers third-degree driving while impaired.

Under that law, test refusal can support a third-degree DWI charge.

Third-degree DWI can also involve an aggravating factor.

The booking record does not identify any alleged aggravating factor.

The exact legal claims should be confirmed through filed court documents.

Formal charges may use wording that differs from the jail entry.

Clay County publishes inmate details through its official online roster.

The roster may change after release, transfer, or court action.

The Clay County Sheriff’s Office also provides public information online.

Minnesota Court Records Online offers access to many public district court records.

Some court filings may not appear immediately after an arrest.

The supplied record did not include a bond amount.

It also did not list release terms or a court date.

No attorney was identified in the information provided.

A jail booking is not proof that a crime occurred.

Matembera is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Charges may be changed, reduced, dismissed, or resolved during later proceedings.

This report is based only on the booking information supplied to TRF News.

Readers should use official court documents for future case updates.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.