Clearwater County (trfnews.i234.me) — Melissa Branchaud, age 37, has been arrested and booked into the Clearwater County Jail on multiple third-degree DWI charges. The arrest occurred on March 17, 2025, at approximately 7:20 p.m.
Branchaud is facing several serious charges, including third-degree DWI for refusal to submit to a chemical test under Minnesota statute 169A.26.1(b), and multiple counts of DWI related to the operation of a motor vehicle with any amount of Schedule I/II drugs or metabolites in her system under statute 169A.20.1(7) (excluding cannabis/hemp).
Branchaud remains in custody as her case proceeds in District Court. Authorities continue to remind the public about the severe risks of impaired driving, especially when involving controlled substances.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for trfnews.i234.me
Did you know?
- Name: Melissa Branchaud
- Age: 37
- Arrest Date: 03/17/2025 at 7:20 p.m.
- Charges:
- Third-Degree DWI – Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test (Multiple Counts)
- DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle with Schedule I/II Drugs in System (Multiple Counts)
- Location: Clearwater County Jail