Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — A shocking case has emerged out of Pennington County, where Lyle Benais has been taken into custody as of May 2, 2025, according to jail records. Benais, standing 5’11” and weighing 195 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, is being held without bail at the Pennington County Jail.
Court records reveal Benais faces multiple charges:
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Fourth-Degree Driving While Impaired (DWI) under Minnesota Statute 169A.27.1, classified as a misdemeanor.
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Driving After Revocation under Minnesota Statute 171.24.2, classified as a petty misdemeanor.
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Owner Violation for Operating an Uninsured Vehicle under Minnesota Statute 169.797.2, classified as a gross misdemeanor.
All charges are being processed through the District Court, though a court date has not yet been publicly posted.
This arrest highlights serious issues around impaired driving and uninsured motorists continuing to drive without proper licensing, an ongoing concern for local law enforcement.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
Did you know?
Driving after revocation is one of Minnesota’s most commonly charged traffic crimes, often resulting in additional penalties and insurance difficulties for offenders.