{"id":43969,"date":"2026-08-17T08:08:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-17T13:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=43969"},"modified":"2026-08-15T07:23:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T12:23:25","slug":"detroit-lakes-nicole-mitzel-booked-on-dwi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/detroit-lakes-nicole-mitzel-booked-on-dwi\/","title":{"rendered":"Detroit Lakes: Nicole Mitzel Booked on DWI"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Detroit Lakes: Nicole Mitzel Booked on DWI<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Detroit Lakes<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Nicole Marie Mitzel, 46, was booked into the Becker County Jail.<\/p>\n<p>The booking date was August 14, 2026, according to information provided by the jail.<\/p>\n<p>The record lists three alleged driving offenses involving DWI, chemical test refusal, and a canceled driver&#8217;s license.<\/p>\n<p>No estimated release date was included in the booking information provided.<\/p>\n<h2>Second-Degree DWI Allegation<\/h2>\n<p>The first listed offense is second-degree driving while impaired.<\/p>\n<p>The booking record states that two or more aggravating factors were allegedly present.<\/p>\n<p>The charge cites Minnesota Statute 169A.25, subdivision 1(a).<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169A.25\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 169A.25<\/a> on the state website.<\/p>\n<p>The booking record does not identify the aggravating factors listed in the case.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not provide details about the alleged traffic incident.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\" style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px auto;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"display: block; max-width: 500px; width: 157px; height: 148px; margin: 0px auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/MITZEL-NICOLE-MARIE1.jpg\" alt=\"Booking photo of Nicole Marie Mitzel\" \/><figcaption style=\"text-align: center;\">Booking photo of Nicole Marie Mitzel.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Test Refusal Charge Also Listed<\/h2>\n<p>A second listed offense involves an alleged refusal to submit to a chemical test.<\/p>\n<p>The booking cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 2(1).<\/p>\n<p>That provision addresses refusal to submit to a qualifying breath test.<\/p>\n<p>The full law is available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169A.20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The booking information does not explain the circumstances surrounding the alleged refusal.<\/p>\n<h2>Driving After Cancellation Allegation<\/h2>\n<p>The third listed offense involves driving after cancellation of driving privileges.<\/p>\n<p>The booking describes the cancellation as inimical to public safety.<\/p>\n<p>The listed charge cites Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 5.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/171.24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 171.24<\/a> online.<\/p>\n<p>No court date, bail amount, or case number was included in the information provided.<\/p>\n<p>The booking record also gives no details about a crash, injuries, or property damage.<\/p>\n<h2>Charges Remain Allegations<\/h2>\n<p>A jail booking records a person&#8217;s entry into custody.<\/p>\n<p>It does not establish guilt or mean a person has been convicted.<\/p>\n<p>The allegations against Nicole Marie Mitzel have not been proven in court.<\/p>\n<p>Mitzel is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the legal process.<\/p>\n<p>Charges can also change as prosecutors and courts review a case.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can find jail resources at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.co.becker.mn.us\/dept\/sheriff\/jail.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Becker County Jail website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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