Fergus Falls (trfnews.i234.me) – Dean Cody Sailer, 28, was booked into Otter Tail County Jail on October 26, 2026.
The supplied jail record lists a misdemeanor driving while impaired offense involving an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.
The offense is marked “M – Sentenced” in the booking information.
The entry does not include the actual sentence imposed or the date of the original driving incident.
DWI Offense Listed in Jail Record
The listed offense falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(5).
This law prohibits operating or physically controlling a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.
The concentration may be measured while driving or within two hours afterward.
The jail record identifies Sailer’s offense as a misdemeanor.
However, the supplied information does not include his exact alcohol concentration.
It also does not describe the testing method or the circumstances surrounding the original incident.
No vehicle details, roadway information, or traffic stop location appear in the supplied entry.
What Minnesota DWI Law Says
Minnesota law establishes several levels of driving while impaired offenses.
The offense classification depends on the circumstances and any applicable aggravating factors.
Fourth-degree DWI is generally classified as a misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 169A.27.
A misdemeanor conviction can carry up to 90 days in jail.
Minnesota law also allows a fine of up to $1,000, or both penalties.
These are maximum possible penalties, not Sailer’s confirmed sentence.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.20 – Driving While Impaired.
The misdemeanor classification is explained in Minnesota Statute 169A.27 – Fourth-Degree DWI.
Misdemeanor Case Marked Sentenced
The jail listing identifies Sailer’s DWI offense as a sentenced misdemeanor matter.
However, it does not provide the complete court judgment or sentencing conditions.
No specific jail term, fine, probation requirement, or sentencing date appears in the supplied information.
The record also does not provide an estimated release date.
Official court documents may clarify the sentence and any remaining legal requirements.
Location of Original DWI Incident Unknown
The booking record does not identify Sailer’s hometown.
It also does not establish where the original DWI incident occurred.
No highway, street address, or specific incident location appears in the supplied information.
Otter Tail County Jail is located at 416 South Mill Street in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
However, the jail’s location does not establish where the driving incident happened.
Otter Tail County Jail Information
Otter Tail County Jail houses sentenced and unsentenced individuals.
The facility also houses people held for other jurisdictions.
Readers can visit the official Otter Tail County Jail website for more information.
The county provides an online jail custody list.
Custody records can change following release decisions, transfers, or court orders.
Court Records and Sentencing Information
The supplied record does not include a complete criminal case history.
Additional information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
That system provides public case information and available court documents.
The sentencing designation should be checked against the official court judgment before reporting specific penalties.
The jail listing alone does not establish Sailer’s current custody status.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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