Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities have arrested Kevin Michael Kompelien, born April 6, 1963, on March 3, 2025, for first-degree DUI, a felony offense under Minnesota Statute 169A.24.1.
A first-degree DUI is the most severe level of impaired driving offenses in Minnesota, typically applied to individuals with three or more prior DWI convictions within ten years, a prior felony DWI, or other aggravating factors such as high blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or causing an injury. Convictions can lead to prison sentences of up to seven years, significant fines, license revocation, and mandatory treatment programs [2].
Kompelien is currently in Polk County Jail, awaiting legal proceedings in District Court. More details on his court hearings and potential sentencing will be released as the case progresses.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News