Pennington County, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — Natalie Ruess was taken into custody on May 15, 2025, and is currently held at the Pennington County Jail without bail. She faces gross misdemeanor charges for second-degree driving while impaired (DWI) and operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol.
Inmate Details:
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Name: Natalie Ruess
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Custody Date: May 15, 2025
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Height: 5’7″
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Weight: 130 lbs
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Hair Color: Brown
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Eye Color: Gray
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Bail Amount: $0.00
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Court: Pennington County District Court
Charges:
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Traffic – DWI – Operate Motor Vehicle Under Influence of Alcohol (Gross Misdemeanor)
Under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(1), it is a crime to drive, operate, or be in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. This offense is classified as a gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and/or a $3,000 fine. -
Traffic – DWI – Second-Degree Driving While Impaired; Two or More Aggravating Factors (Gross Misdemeanor)
According to Minnesota Statute 169A.25, subdivision 1(a), a person is guilty of second-degree DWI if two or more aggravating factors are present at the time of the offense. This is a gross misdemeanor offense, carrying mandatory penalties and potential long-term monitoring.
Did You Know?
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In Minnesota, aggravating factors for DWI offenses include prior impaired driving incidents within the past ten years, having an alcohol concentration of 0.16 or more, or having a child under the age of 16 in the vehicle at the time of the offense.
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Second-degree DWI charges can lead to vehicle forfeiture and mandatory participation in long-term monitoring programs.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.