Dilworth Man Booked on Third-Degree DWI Charges
Clay County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Dilworth man has been booked into the Clay County Jail after authorities arrested him on alleged impaired driving charges.
According to jail records, Shayne Michael Hagen, 41, was booked into the Clay County Jail at approximately 1:37 a.m. on July 25, 2026.
The arrest resulted in two alleged driving while impaired offenses. Jail records show the arrest was made by the Dilworth Police Department.
The charges remain allegations. Hagen is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Charges Listed
Clay County Jail records list the following alleged offenses:
- Third-Degree Driving While Impaired with one aggravating factor.
- Third-Degree Driving While Impaired with a reported alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.
Authorities have not released additional details about the incident.
The booking record does not identify where the traffic stop occurred.
It also does not describe what led officers to begin the investigation.
No injuries or crashes were reported in the available jail information.
Formal court documents are expected to provide more details as the case moves through the legal process.
Shayne Michael Hagen booking photo from the Clay County Jail.
What Third-Degree DWI Means
Minnesota law allows a third-degree DWI charge when certain aggravating factors exist.
Those factors may include prior impaired driving offenses or other qualifying circumstances.
A third-degree DWI may also apply when a driver’s alcohol concentration meets or exceeds the legal limit under the conditions outlined by state law.
Every criminal case is reviewed by prosecutors before final court proceedings.
Charges may be amended or dismissed based on the evidence presented in court.
Public Records
Jail booking records document an arrest.
They are not proof of guilt.
Anyone charged with a crime has the right to due process in court.
Additional information may become available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
Information about impaired driving laws is available from the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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