Detroit Lakes Man Booked on Third-Degree DWI

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A 50-year-old man was booked into the Becker County Jail on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

The booking record identifies the man as Matt Victor Paavola.

Paavola faces two DWI allegations listed in the county booking record.

One allegation involves impairment from a combination of two or more substances.

The listed substances may include alcohol, controlled substances, intoxicating substances, cannabis, or hemp products.

The second allegation is third-degree driving while impaired with one aggravating factor.

No estimated release date appeared in the booking information provided.

Combination-Impairment Allegation

The first listed offense falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1, clause 4.

That law covers impairment involving a combination of two or more listed substances.

The booking record does not identify which substances were allegedly involved.

It also does not state how authorities measured or observed the alleged impairment.

Readers can review the law through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

The second listed offense falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.26, subdivision 1.

That law covers third-degree DWI when one aggravating factor is present.

The booking record does not identify the alleged aggravating factor.

It also does not provide details about the vehicle or the traffic stop.

No crash, injury, or property damage was listed in the available information.

The full provision is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

The record does not list a court date, bond amount, or formal complaint.

It also does not show whether prosecutors have filed charges in district court.

Booking labels may change after prosecutors review reports and other evidence.

Court records may provide more information if a criminal case is filed.

The Becker County Jail is located in Detroit Lakes.

Readers can find jail information on the official Becker County website.

A jail booking documents an arrest and does not prove guilt.

Paavola is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Additional details may become available through court filings or updated jail records.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.