CLEARWATER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – A Clearwater County woman has been arrested for second-degree DWI after being caught driving under the influence of a controlled substance.
Authorities confirmed that 45-year-old Liza Stevens was taken into custody on March 1, 2025, at 7:22 p.m. on multiple charges, including:
- Driving After Cancellation – Inimical to Public Safety (CANCIPS)
- Second-Degree DWI with Two or More Aggravating Factors
- DWI – Operating Under the Influence of a Controlled Substance
What happened?
Police records indicate that Stevens was caught driving despite having her license canceled due to being deemed a public safety risk. In addition, she was arrested for driving under the influence of a controlled substance, with two or more aggravating factors, which escalated her charge to second-degree DWI—a serious offense in Minnesota.
The “inimical to public safety” classification suggests that Stevens had a history of dangerous driving behavior, making this arrest particularly concerning for authorities.
This is a developing case—stay with us for updates as more information becomes available.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
A second-degree DWI in Minnesota is a gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail, a $3,000 fine, and long-term license revocation. Aggravating factors include prior DWI convictions, high BAC levels, or having a minor in the vehicle—leading to harsher penalties and mandatory ignition interlock device requirements for repeat offenders.