Crow Wing County Man Faces DWI, Drug Charges

Crow Wing County (trfnews.i234.me) — Gilbert Levi Phillips, 56, was booked into the Crow Wing County Jail on July 9, 2025, according to public jail records.

The booking was recorded at approximately 7:07 a.m. Phillips was assigned booking number 65899. The jail roster lists several felony charges with bond or bail set, along with a probation violation hold.

Charges Listed in Booking Record

According to the public jail roster, Phillips was booked on the following allegations:

First-degree DWI involving a previous qualifying offense within 10 years under Minnesota Statute 169A.24.1(1).
Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(2).
DWI involving alcohol concentration under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(7).
Fifth-degree drug possession involving a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance under Minnesota Statute 152.025.2(a)(1).
Driving after cancellation under Minnesota Statute 171.24.5.
Department of Corrections probation violation under Minnesota Statute 609.14.

The booking record lists the alleged offenses and custody information. It does not include details about the traffic stop, investigation, or events leading to the arrest.

Booking photo.

Court Process Moving Forward

The charges listed against Phillips are allegations filed through the criminal justice system.

Bond or bail being set allows the court to establish release conditions during the case.

A first-degree DWI charge is considered a serious offense under Minnesota law.

The probation violation may lead to additional court review or action.

The case will move through the Minnesota court system. Future hearings may provide more information.

The booking information reflects allegations and custody status only.

It does not determine guilt or innocence.

Every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in court.

Public Resources

Minnesota criminal statutes are available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Public court records may be searched through the Minnesota Court Information System.

Current custody information is maintained by the Crow Wing County Sheriff’s Office.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.