Detroit Lakes: Andrew Tavale Booked on 2 Charges

DETROIT LAKES (trfnews.i234.me) — Andrew Lawrence David Tavale, 19, was booked into the Becker County Jail on Saturday.

The booking record lists the date as August 8, 2026.

Two alleged offenses were included with Tavale’s booking.

One allegation involves alcohol consumption by a person under age 21.

The second involves allegedly giving false identifying information to a peace officer.

Underage Alcohol Allegation

The first listed offense cites Minnesota Statute 340A.503, subdivision 1(a)(2).

The booking describes the allegation as liquor consumption by a person under age 21.

Tavale was listed as 19 years old when he was booked.

The jail record does not identify the type of alcohol allegedly consumed.

It also does not state where the alleged consumption took place.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 340A.503 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

The second listed offense cites Minnesota Statute 609.506, subdivision 1.

The booking describes the allegation as giving false identifying information to a peace officer.

The listed description includes a false name, birth date, or identification card.

The booking record does not state what information Tavale allegedly provided.

Andrew Lawrence David Tavale booking photo.

The full statute can be reviewed through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Both offenses were listed as adult arrest allegations.

No estimated release date was included in the information provided.

The booking record does not explain what events led to Tavale’s arrest.

It also does not identify where the alleged offenses occurred.

No police officer names are included in this report.

General information is available through the Becker County Jail website.

A jail booking does not establish guilt.

The listed offenses remain allegations unless proven through the court process.

Tavale is presumed innocent unless found guilty in court.

Public court records may later provide more details about the allegations.

The charges could also be amended or dismissed as proceedings continue.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.