{"id":38498,"date":"2026-07-20T04:21:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T09:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=38498"},"modified":"2026-07-18T07:48:33","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T12:48:33","slug":"cass-lake-man-booked-on-3rd-degree-dwi-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/cass-lake-man-booked-on-3rd-degree-dwi-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Cass Lake Man Booked on 3rd-Degree DWI Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Cass Lake Man Booked on 3rd-Degree DWI Charge<\/h2>\n

CASS LAKE, Minnesota \u2013 (trfnews.i234.me)<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 A Cass Lake man was recently booked into the Cass County Jail after authorities alleged he operated a motor vehicle while his body contained a Schedule I or Schedule II controlled substance.<\/p>\n

According to the Cass County Jail booking report, Elias Jay Budreau, 31, of Cass Lake, Minnesota<\/strong>, was booked at approximately 6:53 p.m. on July 17, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The listed charge is Third-Degree Driving While Impaired (DWI)<\/strong> under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(7). The allegation states the driver operated a motor vehicle while any amount of a Schedule I or Schedule II controlled substance was present in the body.<\/p>\n

Booking Information<\/h2>\n

The jail roster identifies the case as an adult arrest. The booking record does not provide additional details about the incident location, the circumstances leading to the arrest, or the specific controlled substance allegedly involved.<\/p>\n

Court records and additional law enforcement documents may provide more information once the case moves through the judicial process.<\/p>\n

\"EliasBooking photo provided by the Cass County Jail.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Understanding the Charge<\/h2>\n

Minnesota law prohibits operating a motor vehicle while the body contains any amount of certain Schedule I or Schedule II controlled substances. A third-degree DWI is considered a gross misdemeanor in many situations and may carry significant penalties if a person is convicted.<\/p>\n

The exact outcome of any criminal case depends on the facts presented in court and the decisions made during the legal process.<\/p>\n

Anyone charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.<\/p>\n

Public Records<\/h2>\n

This report is based on information released through the Cass County Jail booking log. Booking records document arrests but do not determine guilt or innocence.<\/p>\n

Readers seeking additional case information may visit the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a> as court records become available. Information about Minnesota impaired driving laws can also be found through the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes<\/a>. Additional county information is available from the Cass County official website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

TRF News will continue to follow this case if additional public information becomes available through the court system.<\/p>\n

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

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