Crookston Booking: Stephney Faces Fourth-Degree DWI

CROOKSTON (trfnews.i234.me) — Daniel Joseph Stephney was recently booked into Polk County custody.

The provided booking entry lists July 6, 2026, as the booking date.

It lists Stephney’s birth date as December 27, 1980.

The listed charge is fourth-degree driving while impaired.

The entry cites Minnesota Statute 169A.27, subdivision 1.

Booking Entry Provides Limited Details

The brief entry does not describe the reported traffic stop.

It does not list the alleged time, location, or driving conduct.

No alcohol concentration or drug test result was provided.

The entry also does not include bond information.

A first court appearance was not listed.

Minnesota law classifies fourth-degree DWI as a misdemeanor.

The cited section applies to a qualifying violation of the state’s DWI law.

The booking entry does not explain the evidence behind the allegation.

A criminal complaint may provide more details about the case.

It may include the stop location, test results, and alleged driving behavior.

The booking entry labels the charge as a misdemeanor offense.

A misdemeanor charge can still carry court penalties after a conviction.

Possible outcomes depend on the facts, prior record, and court rulings.

This report does not predict the result of Stephney’s case.

Readers can review the law through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

A jail booking records a person’s entry into custody.

It does not prove guilt or confirm a criminal conviction.

Stephney is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

The charge could change after prosecutors review reports and evidence.

A judge may later set release terms and hearing dates.

Future court records may show motions, hearings, and a final outcome.

Some documents may not appear online immediately.

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

The Polk County Sheriff’s Office also provides county law enforcement information.