Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities have arrested Cody Joe Johnson, born March 1, 1985, on March 2, 2025, for first-degree DUI, a felony offense under Minnesota Statute 169A.24.1.
A first-degree DUI charge is the most serious level of driving while impaired (DWI) offenses in Minnesota. This typically applies when an individual has three or more prior DWI convictions within ten years, a prior felony DWI, or other aggravating factors such as high blood alcohol content (BAC) or causing injury. A felony DUI conviction can lead to significant prison time, license revocation, heavy fines, and mandatory alcohol treatment programs.
Johnson is currently in Polk County Jail, awaiting further legal proceedings in District Court. Updates on his case, including potential penalties and court dates, will be released as more details emerge.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing case.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News