DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — William Joseph Wallace, 66, was booked into Becker County Jail on October 30, 2026.
The jail record lists three alcohol-related driving while impaired entries, including third-degree DWI.
The allegations involve driving under the influence of alcohol and operating a vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.
Wallace Listed on Third-Degree DWI Allegation
The most serious listed offense involves third-degree driving while impaired under Minnesota Statute 169A.26, subdivision 1(a).
Under Minnesota law, third-degree DWI is classified as a gross misdemeanor.
The charge applies when an impaired-driving offense involves one qualifying aggravating factor.
However, the supplied Becker County booking information does not identify which aggravating factor allegedly applies.
The record also does not describe the circumstances surrounding Wallace’s arrest.
Two Additional Alcohol-Related DWI Entries
The second listed offense concerns operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.
The allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(5).
This provision covers alcohol concentrations measured while driving or within two hours afterward.
However, the booking information does not identify Wallace’s actual alcohol concentration.
A third entry involves operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
That allegation is listed under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(1).
Although three entries appear in the record, they do not necessarily represent three separate driving incidents.
What Makes Third-Degree DWI More Serious?
Minnesota law establishes different levels of impaired-driving offenses based on aggravating factors.
Those factors may include a qualifying previous impaired-driving incident within 10 years.
An alcohol concentration of 0.16 or higher may also qualify.
Another qualifying factor involves having a child passenger under certain circumstances.
However, none of these specific factors has been established in Wallace’s supplied booking information.
The record does not identify a previous conviction, child passenger, or measured alcohol concentration.
October 30 Becker County Jail Booking
Wallace’s booking date is listed as Friday, October 30, 2026.
The record identifies him as 66 years old.
No estimated release date appears in the supplied entry.
The information also does not provide a bond amount, arresting agency, or scheduled court hearing.
Becker County Jail is located in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.
However, the booking location does not establish where the alleged driving incident occurred.
Becker County Court and Jail Information
Readers can check the Becker County Sheriff’s Office inmate roster for available custody information.
Additional court information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Official court filings may clarify the charges, aggravating factors, and future proceedings.
The supplied jail record does not establish a criminal conviction or final court outcome.
Wallace is presumed innocent of the listed allegations unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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