Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) – Authorities have arrested Stacy Marie Puppe, born May 2, 1987, on March 2, 2025, for second-degree DUI under Minnesota Statute 169A.25.1(a).
A second-degree DUI charge is a gross misdemeanor and applies when a person is caught driving while impaired with two or more aggravating factors. Aggravating factors can include:
- A high blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.16 or more
- Previous DWI convictions within the past 10 years
- Refusal to submit to a chemical test
- A child under the age of 16 in the vehicle
This level of offense can result in jail time, steep fines, vehicle forfeiture, and mandatory alcohol treatment programs [2].
Puppe is currently in Polk County Jail, awaiting her District Court hearing. Further details on her legal proceedings and potential sentencing will be available as the case develops.
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I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News