Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 23, 2024, law enforcement in Minnesota charged Jesse Carl Loren Robert Powers, born December 15, 1981, with second-degree driving while impaired (DWI). This charge is classified as a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 169A.25, Subdivision 1(a), which stipulates that a person is guilty of second-degree DWI if two or more aggravating factors are present at the time of the violation.
Aggravating factors, as defined by Minnesota law, include prior impaired driving incidents within a ten-year period, an alcohol concentration of 0.16 or more, or having a child under the age of 16 in the vehicle at the time of the offense. The presence of two or more such factors elevates the offense to second-degree DWI.
Second-degree DWI is considered a gross misdemeanor in Minnesota, carrying significant penalties. According to Minnesota Statute 169A.25, Subdivision 2, individuals convicted of this offense may face mandatory penalties as described in section 169A.275 and long-term monitoring as outlined in section 169A.277.
As of this report, further details regarding the specific circumstances of Mr. Powers’ arrest, including the exact aggravating factors involved, have not been disclosed. The case will proceed through the Minnesota judicial system, where the charges will be addressed in accordance with state law.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me