{"id":42748,"date":"2026-08-12T16:50:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-12T21:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=42748"},"modified":"2026-08-10T06:19:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T11:19:28","slug":"cass-lake-resident-booked-on-third-degree-dwi-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/cass-lake-resident-booked-on-third-degree-dwi-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Cass Lake Resident Booked on Third-Degree DWI Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cass Lake Resident Booked on Third-Degree DWI Charge<\/h2>\n

Cass Lake<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Elias Jay Budreau, 31, was recently booked into the Cass County Jail after an August 9 arrest.<\/p>\n

The booking record lists a third-degree driving while impaired allegation.<\/p>\n

Budreau was booked at 6:20 p.m. on August 9, 2026.<\/p>\n

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

The listed offense cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(7).<\/p>\n

The booking entry describes operating a motor vehicle with a controlled substance present.<\/p>\n

The record specifically references Schedule I or Schedule II drugs.<\/p>\n

It does not identify the substance allegedly involved.<\/p>\n

The booking information lists the matter as an adult arrest.<\/p>\n

The jail entry does not provide details about the traffic stop.<\/p>\n

It also does not describe what led officers to make the arrest.<\/p>\n

No crash, injuries, or other circumstances were listed.<\/p>\n

Booking Does Not Mean Conviction<\/h2>\n

A jail booking records an arrest and detention.<\/p>\n

It does not establish that a person committed the alleged offense.<\/p>\n

\"EliasElias Jay Budreau booking photo.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Budreau has not been convicted based only on this booking entry.<\/p>\n

The allegation must be handled through the court process.<\/p>\n

Readers can visit the Cass County Detention Center<\/a> website for jail information.<\/p>\n

Public court information may also become available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Availability can depend on when a case is filed.<\/p>\n

Some information may also be limited under court access rules.<\/p>\n

Case Information May Change<\/h2>\n

The booking record provided for Budreau lists the DWI allegation described above.<\/p>\n

No additional charge was included in the supplied booking information.<\/p>\n

Anyone reviewing jail information should remember that charges can change.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors may amend, add, or dismiss charges as a case develops.<\/p>\n

A judge or jury determines guilt in a criminal case.<\/p>\n

Defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

TRF News will continue following publicly available information connected to the case.<\/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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