THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Loren Pittman was listed in custody at the Pennington County Jail on June 28, 2026.
The jail record lists Pittman on a third-degree driving while impaired charge.
The charge includes one alleged aggravating factor, according to the jail entry.
Pittman faces a gross misdemeanor charge under Minnesota Statute 169A.26.
The record identifies the case as 2026001701.
Booking Record Lists No Court Date
The jail entry lists District Court as the court branch.
However, no court date appeared in the information provided.
The bail or fine field showed $0.00 when the record was reviewed.
That figure reflects the online listing and may change as the case moves forward.
The record also described Pittman as being held at the jail.
Details about the traffic stop were not included in the available booking information.
The record did not identify the arresting agency or the location of the alleged offense.
It also did not explain which aggravating factor the authorities allege.
Minnesota Law Explains Aggravating Factors
Minnesota law lists several possible aggravating factors in impaired-driving cases.
They can include a qualified prior impaired-driving incident within the previous ten years.
They can also include an alcohol concentration of 0.16 or higher.
Another possible factor involves having a child under age 16 inside the vehicle.
The jail record does not state which factor applies in Pittman’s case.
Third-degree DWI is classified as a gross misdemeanor under state law.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.26 for the charge level.
They can also review Minnesota’s definition of aggravating factors.
The Pennington County inmate search may show updated custody information.
Court details may later appear through the Pennington County District Court.
Charges Remain Allegations
A criminal charge is an accusation and does not prove guilt.
Pittman is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The case remains subject to review by prosecutors and the District Court.
Additional details may be released through public court records.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.