Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Matthew Brang was booked into the Pennington County Jail on August 24, 2026.
The jail record lists one gross misdemeanor DWI charge.
Brang is being held in connection with case number 5724392.
The booking record lists his status as “Hold.”
No court date was shown in the record provided.
Charge Listed as Second-Degree DWI
The listed charge is second-degree driving while impaired under Minnesota Statute 169A.25, subdivision 1(a).
The booking description says the charge involves two or more aggravating factors.
Minnesota law classifies second-degree DWI as a gross misdemeanor.
The full law can be reviewed through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Second-degree DWI is a more serious DWI level under Minnesota law.
The booking record does not identify the aggravating factors in this case.
It also does not provide details about the traffic stop or alleged driving conduct.
Those facts may appear later in court filings.
Matthew Brang — Pennington County Jail booking image
The booking record lists a bail or fine amount of $0.00.
That entry does not explain whether a separate release condition may apply.
Court information in the record points to District Court.
People can find general court information through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
Booking Information Released
The jail record identifies the person in custody as Matthew Brang.
It lists his height as 6 feet, 4 inches.
His weight is listed as 300 pounds.
The record lists brown hair and hazel eyes.
The Pennington County inmate custody search provides current booking information.
Jail records can change as cases move through the court system.
Custody status, court dates, and release information may be updated after the initial booking.
A jail booking is not a finding of guilt.
The charge remains an allegation unless proven in court.
Additional case details may become available after a court appearance or filing.
TRF News will continue following public court records for updates connected to this case.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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