Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A local man has been charged with Fourth-Degree Driving While Impaired (DWI) following a traffic stop in Thief River Falls.
On May 10, 2025, at approximately 1:57 AM, Brett James Thyng, 40, of Thief River Falls, was stopped by Officer Tiffany Tureson (Badge #1346) of the Thief River Falls Police Department at 1720 US Hwy 59 SE. Thyng was operating a 2017 white Chevrolet Traverse with Minnesota license plate 9TZ809.
According to the citation, Thyng’s blood alcohol content (BAC) was recorded at .14, exceeding the legal limit of .08. He was cited under Minnesota Statute 169A.27.1 for fourth-degree DWI, a misdemeanor offense. The citation number is 057012024002264, and the case is being prosecuted by the Thief River Falls City Attorney.
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Citation Number: 057012024002264
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Offense Date/Time: 05/10/2025 at 1:57 AM
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Charge: Fourth-Degree Driving While Impaired
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Statute: 169A.27.1
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Degree: Misdemeanor
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BAC Level: .14
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DOB: 01/15/1985
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Height/Weight: 5’11”, 270 lbs
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Eye Color: Green
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Officer: Tiffany Tureson, Badge #1346
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Vehicle: 2017 White Chevrolet Traverse (VIN: 1GNKVHKD0HJ344837)
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Location: 1720 US Hwy 59 SE, Thief River Falls
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Prosecutor: Thief River Falls City Attorney
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News