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Terri Lynn Fajardo, 42, was booked into Becker County Jail on October 27, 2026, for an alleged commercial vehicle DWI involving Minnesota's 0.04 alcohol limit.

Terri Lynn Fajardo

Detroit Lakes: Terri Fajardo Booked on Commercial DWI

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A 42-year-old woman was booked into Becker County Jail on a commercial motor vehicle DWI allegation.

Terri Lynn Fajardo was booked Tuesday, October 27, 2026, according to the supplied jail record.

The booking lists an offense involving Minnesota’s lower alcohol concentration limit for commercial motor vehicle operation.

The allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(6).

Becker County Jail Records DWI Booking

The booking information identifies Fajardo as 42 years old.

The listed offense concerns operating a commercial motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or higher.

However, the jail entry does not provide Fajardo’s actual alcohol concentration.

It also does not explain where the alleged offense occurred.

The record does not identify the vehicle involved or the circumstances leading to the booking.

No arrest narrative or detailed criminal complaint was included in the supplied information.

Minnesota Has Lower Alcohol Limit for Commercial Drivers

Under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, commercial motor vehicle operators face stricter alcohol concentration limits.

The general alcohol concentration limit for most drivers is 0.08.

For commercial motor vehicle operation, Minnesota law establishes a limit of 0.04.

The law applies to driving, operating, or being in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle.

It also covers qualifying alcohol concentrations measured within two hours of vehicle operation.

The booking entry does not identify whether Fajardo underwent breath, blood, or other alcohol testing.

Terri Lynn Fajardo
Terri Lynn Fajardo

Court Information Not Yet Available

The supplied booking record does not identify a criminal court case number.

It also does not provide a hearing date, bail amount, or release information.

The record does not establish whether a prosecutor has filed formal charges.

A booking allegation does not establish that the person committed the listed offense.

Further details may become available through official court filings.

Becker County Jail and Public Records

Becker County Jail is located at 1428 Stony Road in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota.

The facility operates under the Becker County Sheriff’s Office.

Readers can search public criminal cases through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Additional court information is available from the Becker County District Court.

Jail booking information may change as cases proceed through the legal system.

No conviction, sentence, or final court outcome is established by the available booking record.

Fajardo is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.

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