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Cass Lake Woman Booked on Second-Degree DWI<\/h2>\n

Cass Lake (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Miranda Mae Fairbanks, 25, entered Cass County Jail custody on August 3, 2026.<\/p>\n

The jail entry lists Fairbanks as a Cass Lake resident. Her booking time was recorded as 3:38 a.m.<\/p>\n

The record lists two alleged driving while impaired offenses. Both entries are marked as adult arrests.<\/p>\n

Second-Degree DWI Allegation<\/h2>\n

One entry cites Minnesota Statute 169A.25, subdivision 2. That section covers the criminal penalty for second-degree driving while impaired.<\/p>\n

Minnesota law classifies second-degree DWI as a gross misdemeanor. The booking information does not identify the alleged aggravating factors.<\/p>\n

Under the statute, second-degree DWI can involve two or more aggravating factors. The provided record does not name those factors.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.25<\/a> through the state Revisor\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n

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Miranda Mae Fairbanks booking photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Controlled-Substance DWI Charge<\/h2>\n

A second entry cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(2). That law covers operating a vehicle under a controlled substance’s influence.<\/p>\n

The booking record does not identify the alleged substance. It also does not describe any testing or test results.<\/p>\n

No crash, injuries, or property damage were listed in the information provided. The location of the alleged driving was not included.<\/p>\n

The full DWI statute is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Case Information Remains Limited<\/h2>\n

The record also did not provide a court file number. Bail terms and a hearing date were not listed.<\/p>\n

Those details may appear later in charging documents or court records. Prosecutors will decide whether formal charges move forward.<\/p>\n

The Cass County Detention Center<\/a> provides public jail information and in-custody reports.<\/p>\n

Custody details can change after an initial booking. Readers should check official records for the latest information.<\/p>\n

Arrest Does Not Establish Guilt<\/h2>\n

A jail entry records an arrest and intake. It does not prove that the accused committed an offense.<\/p>\n

Fairbanks is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The state must prove any filed charge beyond a reasonable doubt.<\/p>\n

The booking summary does not explain why second-degree DWI was listed. Later court records may provide that legal basis.<\/p>\n

TRF News will continue reviewing available public records. Updates may include formal charges, hearing dates, or court decisions.<\/p>\n

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

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

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