Warroad Police Book Morgan West on Felony DWI

WARROAD, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Morgan K. West, 26, is listed in a Roseau County jail record dated Saturday, October 24, 2026.

The booking information lists a first-degree driving while impaired allegation involving three or more prior qualifying impaired driving incidents.

The offense is classified as a felony under Minnesota law.

The Warroad Police Department is identified as the arresting agency.

Warroad Police List First-Degree Felony DWI

According to the submitted jail record, West was booked on October 24, 2026.

The entry identifies the alleged offense as first-degree driving while impaired.

It references three or more qualified prior impaired driving incidents within a 10-year period.

First-degree DWI is Minnesota’s most serious criminal classification for driving while impaired.

However, the booking information does not identify the earlier incidents or provide their dates.

The record also does not explain the circumstances surrounding the latest alleged violation.

What Makes First-Degree DWI a Felony?

Minnesota law allows felony DWI charges when certain conditions involving previous impaired driving incidents are met.

Under Minnesota Statute 169A.24, three or more qualifying prior incidents within the applicable 10-year period can support a felony charge.

Prior felony DWI convictions can also qualify under separate provisions of the law.

Qualifying incidents may involve previous DWI convictions or impaired driving-related license revocations.

The law requires separate driving incidents when counting qualifying prior offenses.

The submitted record does not provide West’s prior driving history or supporting court documents.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.24 for additional information.

Felony DWI Carries Serious Penalties

A first-degree DWI conviction can result in a prison sentence of up to seven years.

The law also allows a fine of up to $14,000, or both penalties.

Additional requirements may apply under Minnesota’s mandatory sentencing provisions for felony DWI offenses.

Those requirements depend on the defendant’s record and the court’s findings.

These penalties are possible consequences of a conviction, not a sentence imposed against West.

Roseau County Jail Booking Information

The submitted custody record identifies West as 26 years old.

It lists Warroad Police Department as the agency responsible for the arrest.

The booking date is October 24, 2026.

The record shows a total bail amount of $0.00.

However, that amount does not establish whether West is eligible for release.

No release date was provided in the submitted information.

The record also does not include an upcoming court appearance.

Court Proceedings and Custody Updates

Additional details about the alleged impaired driving incident have not been confirmed.

The submitted record does not identify the location of the reported traffic offense.

Readers can check the Roseau County Detention Center for jail information.

Public court records can also be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online.

West’s current custody status and the filing of formal criminal charges have not been independently confirmed.

The listed allegation does not establish a criminal conviction.

West is presumed innocent of any pending charge unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.