{"id":42468,"date":"2026-08-10T04:32:12","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T09:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=42468"},"modified":"2026-08-08T08:23:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T13:23:51","slug":"detroit-lakes-vanbogart-booked-on-dwi-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/detroit-lakes-vanbogart-booked-on-dwi-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Detroit Lakes: VanBogart Booked on DWI Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Detroit Lakes: VanBogart Booked on DWI Charge<\/h2>\n

DETROIT LAKES<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Thomas Richard VanBogart, 43, was booked into Becker County Jail on August 7, 2026.<\/p>\n

The booking record lists one alleged second-degree driving while impaired charge against VanBogart.<\/p>\n

The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 169A.25, subdivision 1(a).<\/p>\n

The booking states that two or more aggravating factors were allegedly present.<\/p>\n

Second-Degree DWI Charge Listed<\/h2>\n

Minnesota law addresses second-degree driving while impaired under Statute 169A.25.<\/p>\n

The cited section applies when two or more aggravating factors are alleged with a DWI offense.<\/p>\n

The booking record does not identify the specific aggravating factors alleged in VanBogart’s case.<\/p>\n

State law lists several circumstances that can qualify as aggravating factors.<\/p>\n

These can include certain prior impaired driving incidents within the previous ten years.<\/p>\n

A high alcohol concentration can also qualify under state law.<\/p>\n

Having a qualifying child passenger can also count as an aggravating factor.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.25<\/a> for the second-degree DWI law.<\/p>\n

\"Thomas<\/p>\n

Thomas Richard VanBogart \u2014 Becker County Jail booking photo.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The state’s definitions are available under Minnesota Statute 169A.03<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Booking Details Remain Limited<\/h2>\n

The booking information does not describe the traffic stop or alleged driving conduct.<\/p>\n

No alcohol concentration was included in the information provided for this report.<\/p>\n

The record also does not identify the location of the alleged driving offense.<\/p>\n

No crash, injury, or property damage was listed in the booking information.<\/p>\n

VanBogart was identified as an adult and was listed as 43 years old.<\/p>\n

Booked Into Becker County Jail<\/h2>\n

VanBogart was listed as recently booked into Becker County Jail.<\/p>\n

The jail is located in Detroit Lakes and serves Becker County.<\/p>\n

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

An estimated release date was not listed in the booking record.<\/p>\n

No court date or final case outcome was included in the information provided.<\/p>\n

Charge Remains an Allegation<\/h2>\n

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

The DWI charge remains an allegation unless proven through the court process.<\/p>\n

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

Charges can be amended, dismissed, or otherwise resolved as a 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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