Mahnomen County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Authorities are searching for Dayton Lee Smith, a 32-year-old man listed as a wanted fugitive as of January 19, 2025. Smith, whose MNDOC Offender ID is 245234, is currently being sought in connection to a DWI offense. The original court file number associated with his case is Mahnomen – 44-CR-20-153.
Smith was sentenced on April 13, 2021, and was last released on August 26, 2024. As of this report, he is classified as a fugitive. His supervising agent, Johanna Jones, is working with local authorities to locate him.
The public is urged to report any information regarding Smith’s whereabouts to local law enforcement or directly to the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office. Your assistance could help ensure the safety of the community and resolve this matter swiftly.
This case highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to track and apprehend fugitives who pose risks to public safety.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me