Fergus Falls Jail Books Perkins on DWI Charges
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A 40-year-old woman was recently booked into the Otter Tail County Jail.
The jail record identifies her as Cassandra Renee Perkins.
Perkins was booked on Sunday, June 28, 2026.
The record lists three active traffic allegations.
They include alcohol-related DWI and third-degree DWI.
A license-related allegation was also listed.
No release date or bond amount appeared in the information provided.
Alcohol-Related DWI Allegation
The first allegation involves operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
It falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1.
The booking entry does not list an alcohol concentration.
It also does not identify the testing method.
The location of the alleged incident was not provided.
Readers can review the law through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Third-Degree DWI Allegation
The second allegation is third-degree driving while impaired.
The record states that one aggravating factor was allegedly present.
Minnesota classifies third-degree DWI as a gross misdemeanor.
The booking information does not identify the alleged aggravating factor.
The applicable law is available under Minnesota Statute 169A.26.
License Allegation Also Listed
The third allegation involves driving without a valid license for the vehicle class.
Minnesota law requires the proper license for the type or class of vehicle being driven.
The record does not identify the vehicle class involved.
It also does not explain whether Perkins held another license type.
Readers can review that provision under Minnesota Statute 171.02.
Case Information Remains Limited
The booking record does not describe the traffic stop.
It also provides no details about events before the arrest.
No crash, injuries, or property damage were listed.
The record does not show whether prosecutors filed a formal complaint.
Booking allegations can change after prosecutors review reports and other evidence.
Court filings may provide more details if charges are filed.
General jail information is available through the official Otter Tail County website.
A jail booking records an arrest and does not establish guilt.
Perkins is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.