BECKER COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Pete Allen Thompson, 41, was booked into Becker County Jail on January 29, 2025, after being arrested for first-degree DWI, marking at least his fourth impaired driving offense within 10 years. He is also facing charges for driving after cancellation-inimical to public safety (CANCIPS) and operating a vehicle with Schedule I/II drugs in his system.
Booking Details:
- Name: Pete Allen Thompson
- Age: 41
- Location: Becker County, MN
- Booking Date: January 29, 2025
- Estimated Release Date: Not Available
Charges Filed:
1️⃣ First-Degree DWI – Within 10 Years of 3 or More Prior Impaired Driving Incidents (169A.24.1(1))
2️⃣ Driving After Cancellation – Inimical to Public Safety (CANCIPS) (171.24.5)
3️⃣ DWI – Operating a Motor Vehicle with Any Amount of Schedule I/II Drugs or Metabolites (Excluding Cannabis/Hemp) (169A.20.1(7))
Legal Consequences
- First-degree DWI is a felony offense in Minnesota, punishable by prison time, extended license revocation, large fines, and mandatory treatment programs.
- Driving after cancellation-inimical to public safety (CANCIPS) means Thompson was deemed a high-risk driver unfit for licensure, carrying severe penalties and further restrictions.
- Operating a vehicle with Schedule I/II drugs in his system further compounds the severity of his DWI charge.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities have not disclosed further details regarding Thompson’s prior offenses or the type of controlled substances detected.
🚔 Stay updated for more information on this Becker County case.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRFNews.i234.me