{"id":42459,"date":"2026-08-10T11:51:02","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T16:51:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=42459"},"modified":"2026-08-08T08:13:54","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T13:13:54","slug":"detroit-lakes-mitzel-booked-on-3-alleged-offenses","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/detroit-lakes-mitzel-booked-on-3-alleged-offenses\/","title":{"rendered":"Detroit Lakes: Mitzel Booked on 3 Alleged Offenses"},"content":{"rendered":"

Detroit Lakes: Mitzel Booked on 3 Alleged Offenses<\/h2>\n

DETROIT LAKES<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Nicole Marie Mitzel, 46, was booked into Becker County Jail on August 7, 2026.<\/p>\n

The booking record lists three alleged offenses against Mitzel.<\/p>\n

The allegations involve an ignition interlock device, Minnesota’s open bottle law, and refusal of a chemical test.<\/p>\n

The booking information identifies each matter as an adult arrest.<\/p>\n

Ignition Interlock Allegation<\/h2>\n

The first listed offense falls under Minnesota Statute 171.306, subdivision 6(b).<\/p>\n

The statute addresses tampering with, bypassing, or circumventing an ignition interlock device.<\/p>\n

It also covers helping another person interfere with such a device.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 171.306<\/a> through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.<\/p>\n

The booking record does not describe how the alleged device interference occurred.<\/p>\n

\"Nicole<\/p>\n

Nicole Marie Mitzel \u2014 Becker County Jail booking photo.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Open Bottle Allegation<\/h2>\n

The second listed offense falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.35, subdivision 2.<\/p>\n

That section addresses drinking or consuming alcohol inside a motor vehicle on a street or highway.<\/p>\n

The full law is available through Minnesota Statute 169A.35<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The booking information does not state what type of alcohol was allegedly involved.<\/p>\n

It also does not provide details about where the alleged incident occurred.<\/p>\n

Chemical Test Refusal Allegation<\/h2>\n

The third listed offense involves alleged refusal to submit to a chemical test.<\/p>\n

The cited law is Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 2(1).<\/p>\n

That section addresses refusal to submit to a qualifying breath test.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Becker County Jail Booking<\/h2>\n

Mitzel was listed as recently booked into Becker County Jail in Detroit Lakes.<\/p>\n

An estimated release date was not included in the provided booking information.<\/p>\n

No court date or final case outcome was listed.<\/p>\n

More jail information is available through the Becker County Jail website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Charges Remain Allegations<\/h2>\n

A jail booking does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n

The listed offenses remain allegations unless proven through the court process.<\/p>\n

Mitzel is presumed innocent unless convicted in court.<\/p>\n

Charges may be changed, dismissed, or otherwise resolved as the case moves forward.<\/p>\n

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

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

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