Pennington County (trfnews.i234.me) — Kyle Edgar is currently detained at the Pennington County Jail in Thief River Falls, Minnesota, without bail, following his arrest on April 16, 2025. Edgar faces multiple charges across two cases, including felony drug possession, DWI refusal, and fleeing law enforcement.
Case #25001676:
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Traffic – DWI – Refuse to submit to chemical test; Blood or urine as required by search warrant (Gross Misdemeanor): Under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, Subdivision 2(2), it is a crime to refuse a blood or urine test when required by a search warrant.
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Fleeing a Peace Officer in a Motor Vehicle (Felony): According to Minnesota Statute 609.487, Subdivision 3, fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle is a felony offense.
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Fleeing a Peace Officer By a Means Other Than a Motor Vehicle (Petty Misdemeanor): Per Minnesota Statute 609.487, Subdivision 6, fleeing a peace officer by means other than a motor vehicle is considered a misdemeanor.
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DWI – Fourth-Degree Driving While Impaired (Misdemeanor): Under Minnesota Statute 169A.27, Subdivision 1, a person is guilty of fourth-degree driving while impaired if they violate section 169A.20, subdivision 1.
Case #24001558:
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Drugs – 3rd Degree – Possess 10 grams or more of a narcotic drug other than heroin or fentanyl (Felony): As per Minnesota Statute 152.023, Subdivision 2(a)(1), possessing 10 grams or more of a narcotic drug other than heroin or fentanyl constitutes a third-degree controlled substance crime.
Edgar’s court dates for these charges have not yet been scheduled. For more information or updates on this case, individuals can contact the Pennington County Jail at 218-416-7097
I’m Chris Harper, and I’m reporting for TRF News.
Did You Know?
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In Minnesota, refusing a chemical test for DWI when required by a search warrant is a gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a $3,000 fine.
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Fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle is a felony offense in Minnesota, carrying a maximum penalty of three years and one day in prison and/or a $5,000 fine.
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Possessing 10 grams or more of a narcotic drug other than heroin or fentanyl is a third-degree controlled substance crime in Minnesota, classified as a felony.