Thief River Falls: Alaina Wind Faces Four Charges

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Alaina Wind was booked into the Pennington County Jail on August 21, 2026.

Public jail records list four charges under case number 24000785.

The allegations include two DWI-related charges and a fifth-degree controlled substance charge.

A fourth charge involves allegedly giving false identifying information to a peace officer.

The jail record lists Wind’s bail or fine amount at $0.00.

Two DWI Charges Listed

One DWI charge cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(7).

The law covers driving when a person’s body contains certain Schedule I or II controlled substances.

It also covers metabolites of those substances, with several cannabis and hemp exceptions.

The jail lists this charge as a gross misdemeanor.

A second DWI count cites Minnesota Statute 169A.26, subdivision 1(a).

That provision covers third-degree DWI when one aggravating factor is present.

The booking record does not identify the listed aggravating factor.

Alaina Wind booking photo — Pennington County Jail

Third-degree DWI is a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota law.

Wind also faces a fifth-degree controlled substance possession charge.

The jail record cites Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 2(1).

The provision covers certain Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substances.

It can also cover controlled substance residue found in drug paraphernalia.

The jail lists Wind’s charge as a felony.

The record does not identify the alleged substance or quantity.

The fourth count cites Minnesota Statute 609.506, subdivision 1.

The law covers giving a fictitious name, false birthdate, or false identification to a peace officer.

The conduct must involve an intent to obstruct justice under the statute.

The booking record does not state what information Wind allegedly provided.

The booking record lists Wind at 5 feet, 11 inches tall and 160 pounds.

The record lists brown hair and brown eyes.

No court date appears in the information provided.

Readers can visit the Pennington County Corrections website for official information.

A jail booking does not establish guilt or prove that a crime occurred.

The charges against Wind remain allegations unless admitted or proven in court.

Future court filings may provide more details about the case.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.