{"id":35612,"date":"2026-06-28T18:18:59","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T23:18:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=35612"},"modified":"2026-06-28T18:18:59","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T23:18:59","slug":"thief-river-falls-loren-pittman-held-on-dwi-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/thief-river-falls-loren-pittman-held-on-dwi-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Thief River Falls: Loren Pittman Held on DWI Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Loren Pittman was listed in custody at the Pennington County Jail on June 28, 2026.<\/p>\n

The jail record lists Pittman on a third-degree driving while impaired charge.<\/p>\n

The charge includes one alleged aggravating factor, according to the jail entry.<\/p>\n

Pittman faces a gross misdemeanor charge under Minnesota Statute 169A.26.<\/p>\n

The record identifies the case as 2026001701.<\/p>\n

Booking Record Lists No Court Date<\/h2>\n

The jail entry lists District Court as the court branch.<\/p>\n

However, no court date appeared in the information provided.<\/p>\n

The bail or fine field showed $0.00 when the record was reviewed.<\/p>\n

That figure reflects the online listing and may change as the case moves forward.<\/p>\n

The record also described Pittman as being held at the jail.<\/p>\n

Details about the traffic stop were not included in the available booking information.<\/p>\n

The record did not identify the arresting agency or the location of the alleged offense.<\/p>\n

It also did not explain which aggravating factor the authorities allege.<\/p>\n


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Loren Pittman booking photo. Source: Pennington County Jail.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Minnesota Law Explains Aggravating Factors<\/h2>\n

Minnesota law lists several possible aggravating factors in impaired-driving cases.<\/p>\n

They can include a qualified prior impaired-driving incident within the previous ten years.<\/p>\n

They can also include an alcohol concentration of 0.16 or higher.<\/p>\n

Another possible factor involves having a child under age 16 inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n

The jail record does not state which factor applies in Pittman\u2019s case.<\/p>\n

Third-degree DWI is classified as a gross misdemeanor under state law.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.26<\/a> for the charge level.<\/p>\n

They can also review Minnesota\u2019s definition of aggravating factors<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Pennington County inmate search<\/a> may show updated custody information.<\/p>\n

Court details may later appear through the Pennington County District Court<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Charges Remain Allegations<\/h2>\n

A criminal charge is an accusation and does not prove guilt.<\/p>\n

Pittman is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

The case remains subject to review by prosecutors and the District Court.<\/p>\n

Additional details may be released through public court records.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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