Crookston: Samuel Shafer Booked on DWI Charge

Crookston (trfnews.i234.me) — Samuel Brady Shafer was booked into the Polk County Jail on Aug. 16, 2026.

Booking information lists Shafer, 31, in connection with a gross misdemeanor DWI allegation.

The listed offense involves operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

The booking record cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1, clause 1.

DWI Allegation Listed

The brief booking record does not describe events leading to Shafer’s custody.

It also does not identify where the alleged driving incident occurred.

No crash or injury information was included in the booking details provided to TRF News.

The entry does not provide an alleged alcohol concentration.

It also does not state whether a breath, blood, or urine test was completed.

No police officer names were included in the information used for this report.

The booking information does not list a bond amount or release date.

No future court hearing was included in the supplied record.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.20 for the state’s DWI law.

A jail booking records that a person was processed into custody.

It does not mean that person has been convicted of the listed charge.

Shafer is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.

The booking record does not show a guilty plea or conviction in this case.

It also does not provide a sentence or final court outcome.

Charges can be changed, reduced, or dismissed as a criminal case develops.

A criminal complaint may provide more information if prosecutors file charges.

Court records may also explain the circumstances behind the DWI allegation.

Polk County Jail is located at the Justice Center in Crookston.

County information is available through the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.

Official court records may later provide hearing dates and other case details.

Those records may also show changes to the charge or a final resolution.

The booking information represents the status reported when Shafer entered the jail.

Later court action could change that status.

TRF News will report additional verified information when it becomes publicly available.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.