Otter Tail County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On August 20, 2024, law enforcement officials in Otter Tail County arrested 34-year-old Mario Santos Monjares. He was charged with gross misdemeanor violations under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(1) for operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, and 169A.20.1(5) for operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 within two hours.
Following legal proceedings, Monjares received a sentence for the offense under statute 169A.20.1(1). As of January 2, 2025, he remains in custody at the Otter Tail County Jail, with a projected release date of April 13, 2025.
Driving While Impaired (DWI) offenses in Minnesota are subject to strict penalties, including fines, license revocation, and incarceration, depending on the severity and circumstances of the offense. Gross misdemeanors, such as those committed by Monjares, carry significant legal consequences.
For more information on current inmates and charges in Otter Tail County, the Sheriff’s Office provides an updated custody list.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me