{"id":42610,"date":"2026-08-11T05:29:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T10:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=42610"},"modified":"2026-08-09T06:42:51","modified_gmt":"2026-08-09T11:42:51","slug":"detroit-lakes-cody-james-booked-on-dwi-weapon-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/detroit-lakes-cody-james-booked-on-dwi-weapon-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Detroit Lakes: Cody James Booked on DWI, Weapon Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Detroit Lakes: Cody James Booked on DWI, Weapon Charge<\/h2>\n<p><strong>DETROIT LAKES<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Cody Allen James, 39, was booked into the Becker County Jail on Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>The booking record lists the date as August 8, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Two alleged offenses were listed in connection with James&#8217; booking.<\/p>\n<p>One allegation involves third-degree driving while impaired.<\/p>\n<p>The second involves the alleged reckless handling or use of a dangerous weapon.<\/p>\n<h2>Third-Degree DWI Allegation<\/h2>\n<p>The DWI allegation cites Minnesota Statute 169A.26, subdivision 1(a).<\/p>\n<p>The booking record describes the offense as third-degree driving while impaired.<\/p>\n<p>It also states that one aggravating factor was allegedly present.<\/p>\n<p>The booking information does not identify that alleged aggravating factor.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota law classifies third-degree DWI under this section as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169A.26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 169A.26<\/a> through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.<\/p>\n<h2>Dangerous Weapon Allegation<\/h2>\n<p>The second listed offense cites Minnesota Statute 609.66, subdivision 1(a)(1).<\/p>\n<p>The statute addresses reckless handling or use of a gun or other dangerous weapon.<\/p>\n<p>It also covers explosives when the alleged conduct endangers another person&#8217;s safety.<\/p>\n<p>The booking record does not identify what type of weapon was allegedly involved.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px auto;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 100%; height: auto; margin: 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/JAMES-CODY-ALLEN.jpg\" alt=\"Cody Allen James mugshot\" \/><em>Cody Allen James booking photo.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>The record also does not describe how the weapon was allegedly handled or used.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 609.66<\/a> for the full law.<\/p>\n<h2>Booked Into Becker County Jail<\/h2>\n<p>No estimated release date was included in the booking information provided.<\/p>\n<p>The record does not explain what events led to James&#8217; arrest.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not state where the alleged offenses happened.<\/p>\n<p>No police officer names are included in this report.<\/p>\n<p>Information about the facility is available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.co.becker.mn.us\/dept\/sheriff\/jail.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Becker County Jail<\/a> website.<\/p>\n<h2>Charges Remain Allegations<\/h2>\n<p>A jail booking does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n<p>The listed offenses remain allegations unless proven through the court process.<\/p>\n<p>James is presumed innocent unless found guilty in court.<\/p>\n<p>Future court filings could provide more information about the allegations.<\/p>\n<p>Charges may also be changed or dismissed as the case moves forward.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>TRF News<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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