Pennington County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Tessa May was taken into custody on May 15, 2025, and is currently held at the Pennington County Jail without bail. She faces multiple charges, including felony first-degree burglary and gross misdemeanor DWI offenses.
Inmate Details:
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Name: Tessa May
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Custody Date: May 15, 2025
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Height: 5’6″
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Weight: 130 lbs
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Hair Color: Black
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Eye Color: Brown
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Bail Amount: $0.00
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Court: Pennington County District Court
Charges:
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Burglary – 1st Degree – Assault Person In Building/On Property (Felony)
Under Minnesota Statute 609.582.1(c), first-degree burglary is defined as entering a building without consent and committing a crime, with the added factor of assaulting a person within the building or on the building’s appurtenant property. This is a felony offense, punishable by up to 20 years in prison and/or a $35,000 fine. -
Traffic – DWI – Third-Degree Driving While Impaired; Refuse to Submit to Chemical Test (Gross Misdemeanor)
According to Minnesota Statute 169A.26.1(b), refusing to submit to a chemical test when suspected of DWI is a gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a $3,000 fine. -
Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle – Alcohol Concentration 0.08 Within 2 Hours (Gross Misdemeanor)
Per Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(5), operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours is a gross misdemeanor, carrying penalties of up to one year in jail and/or a $3,000 fine.
Did You Know?
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First-degree burglary charges in Minnesota are considered the most severe burglary offenses, especially when an assault occurs during the incident.
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Refusing a chemical test during a DWI stop can lead to enhanced penalties, including longer license suspensions and mandatory jail time.
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A blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or higher is the legal threshold for DWI charges in Minnesota, and exceeding this limit can result in severe legal consequences.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.