{"id":36518,"date":"2026-07-05T05:54:37","date_gmt":"2026-07-05T10:54:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=36518"},"modified":"2026-07-05T05:54:37","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T10:54:37","slug":"thief-river-falls-michael-callais-held-on-dwi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/thief-river-falls-michael-callais-held-on-dwi\/","title":{"rendered":"Thief River Falls: Michael Callais Held on DWI"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Thief River Falls: Michael Callais Held on DWI<\/h2>\n

THIEF RIVER FALLS<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Michael Callais was listed in custody at the Pennington County Jail.<\/p>\n

The jail record shows a custody date of July 4, 2026. It lists one pending traffic-related charge.<\/p>\n

Callais is accused of third-degree driving while impaired. The charge also alleges refusal to submit to a chemical test.<\/p>\n

Charge Listed as Gross Misdemeanor<\/h2>\n

The jail entry identifies the charge under Minnesota Statute 169A.26, subdivision 1(b). The offense is listed as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

State law classifies chemical test refusal as third-degree DWI under that section. Readers can review the Minnesota statute online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The record lists case number 26003153. It assigns the matter to Pennington County District Court.<\/p>\n


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Michael Callais booking photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Jail Record Shows No Bail Amount<\/h2>\n

The booking entry shows a bail or fine amount of $0.00. That figure may not reflect later court decisions.<\/p>\n

No court date was shown in the information provided. Court schedules can change after a first appearance.<\/p>\n

The jail listing reports Callais at five feet, eight inches tall. His listed weight is 215 pounds.<\/p>\n

The entry also lists blue eyes. No hair color was included in the available record.<\/p>\n

Case Information and Court Access<\/h2>\n

The Pennington County Jail website<\/a> provides general detention information.<\/p>\n

The Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a> provides Pennington County District Court details.<\/p>\n

A jail booking reflects an accusation, not a conviction. Callais is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

This report is based on the jail information supplied for publication. Further details may become available through court records.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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