Polk County: Lawrence Goodman Jr. Booked for DWI

Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — Lawrence William Goodman Jr. was booked into the Polk County Jail on July 7, 2026.

The booking entry lists a second-degree driving while impaired charge. Goodman was 24 years old on the reported booking date.

The charge is listed as a gross misdemeanor. The entry says two or more aggravating factors were present.

The booking record cites Minnesota Statute 169A.25, subdivision 1(a). The supplied information does not identify those factors.

Booking Details

The record does not describe the events leading to the arrest. It also does not list an alleged crash or injuries.

No location for the reported driving conduct was provided. The booking information also omits a bond amount.

A court date was not included in the supplied entry. The record does not state whether Goodman remained in custody.

A jail booking documents a person’s entry into custody. It does not prove guilt or establish a final case result.

The booking entry identifies the allegation as second-degree DWI. It also labels the offense as a gross misdemeanor.

Minnesota law addresses second-degree DWI under Statute 169A.25. Readers can review the Minnesota DWI statute.

The listed statute applies when specific aggravating factors are alleged. Those factors depend on the facts of each case.

The booking entry does not explain which factors were alleged here. That information may appear in later court records.

Public case information may become available through Minnesota Court Records Online. Some records may be limited or delayed.

Additional records may be requested through the Polk County Sheriff’s Records Department. Availability can depend on state law.

Charges may change after prosecutors review the case. A court may also dismiss or amend charges.

Goodman is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Readers should use official court records for later updates.

The booking date may differ from the alleged incident date. The supplied information only confirms the July 7 booking date.

TRF News will rely on verified records for any future update. No police officer names are included in this report.

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.