{"id":35271,"date":"2026-06-27T07:18:41","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T12:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=35271"},"modified":"2026-06-27T07:18:41","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T12:18:41","slug":"fergus-falls-woman-booked-on-three-dwi-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/fergus-falls-woman-booked-on-three-dwi-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Fergus Falls Woman Booked on Three DWI Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<h2>Fergus Falls Woman Booked on Three DWI Charges<\/h2>\n<p><strong>FERGUS FALLS<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Melissa Jane Warren was booked into the Otter Tail County Jail on June 26, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Warren, 38, faces three driving while impaired charges.<\/p>\n<p>The jail roster lists each charge as an active gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>All three charges appear under case number 002600000570.<\/p>\n<h2>Alcohol-Related DWI Allegation<\/h2>\n<p>The first count cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(1).<\/p>\n<p>It alleges Warren operated or controlled a motor vehicle while under alcohol\u2019s influence.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied jail record does not list an alcohol concentration.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not describe the reported driving or traffic stop.<\/p>\n<p>No crash, injury, vehicle, passenger, or property damage information was provided.<\/p>\n<h2>Aggravating Factor and Test Refusal<\/h2>\n<p>The second charge alleges third-degree driving while impaired.<\/p>\n<p>That count cites <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169A.26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 169A.26<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The statute applies when one aggravating factor accompanies an impaired-driving allegation.<\/p>\n<p>The booking entry does not identify the alleged aggravating factor.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px auto;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ottertailcounty.gov\/public-safety-law\/detention\/jail-in-custody-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" style=\"display: block; width: 237px; max-width: 450px; height: 159px; margin: 0px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Warren-Melissa-Jane.jpg\" alt=\"Melissa Jane Warren booking photo\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><figcaption style=\"margin-top: 8px;\">Melissa Jane Warren booking photo. Source: Otter Tail County Jail.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The third count alleges second-degree driving while impaired, involving chemical test refusal.<\/p>\n<p>That allegation cites <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169A.25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 169A.25, subdivision 1(b)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The law covers test refusal when one aggravating factor is also alleged.<\/p>\n<p>The jail record does not identify the requested chemical test.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not explain the circumstances surrounding the alleged refusal.<\/p>\n<p>The record does not show whether the counts are alternatives from one incident.<\/p>\n<h2>Possible Penalties<\/h2>\n<p>Second-degree DWI is classified as a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n<p>Third-degree DWI is also classified as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>A gross misdemeanor can bring up to 364 days in jail.<\/p>\n<p>It can also carry a fine of up to $3,000.<\/p>\n<p>Other consequences may include license restrictions, treatment, or vehicle-related penalties.<\/p>\n<p>These are possible penalties and do not predict the case outcome.<\/p>\n<h2>Court and Custody Information<\/h2>\n<p>The jail roster marked Warren\u2019s charges as active.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied entry does not list bail, release conditions, or a court date.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/ottertailcounty.gov\/public-safety-law\/detention\/county-jail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Otter Tail County Jail<\/a> is located in Fergus Falls.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mncourts.gov\/find-courts\/otter-tail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Otter Tail County District Court<\/a> is also located in Fergus Falls.<\/p>\n<p>Public updates may appear through <a href=\"https:\/\/publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us\/CaseSearch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Charges Remain Allegations<\/h2>\n<p>A jail booking records custody and charges listed at that time.<\/p>\n<p>It does not establish guilt or prove that impaired driving occurred.<\/p>\n<p>Warren is presumed innocent unless the charges are proven in court.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Chris Harper reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>TRF News<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Melissa Jane Warren, 38, was booked in Otter Tail County on three gross misdemeanor DWI charges involving alcohol, an aggravating factor and test 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