POLK COUNTY, MN – Law enforcement officers in Polk County arrested Dennis Eugene Gagnon Jr., 44, on March 13, 2025, for First-Degree Driving While Impaired (DUI) under Minnesota Statute 169A.24.1.
First-degree DUI is classified as a felony in Minnesota and is typically charged in cases where the individual has prior DUI convictions or aggravating factors such as high blood alcohol concentration (BAC), accidents, or endangering public safety. Convictions under this statute can result in up to 7 years in prison, fines up to $14,000, and long-term license revocation.
Authorities have not disclosed further details about Gagnon’s arrest, but cases like these highlight Minnesota’s strict stance on impaired driving and public safety.
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I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me