{"id":45155,"date":"2026-08-26T07:42:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T12:42:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=45155"},"modified":"2026-08-23T07:02:08","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T12:02:08","slug":"thief-river-falls-alaina-wind-faces-four-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/thief-river-falls-alaina-wind-faces-four-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Thief River Falls: Alaina Wind Faces Four Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Thief River Falls: Alaina Wind Faces Four Charges<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Thief River Falls<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Alaina Wind was booked into the Pennington County Jail on August 21, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Public jail records list four charges under case number 24000785.<\/p>\n<p>The allegations include two DWI-related charges and a fifth-degree controlled substance charge.<\/p>\n<p>A fourth charge involves allegedly giving false identifying information to a peace officer.<\/p>\n<p>The jail record lists Wind&#8217;s bail or fine amount at $0.00.<\/p>\n<h2>Two DWI Charges Listed<\/h2>\n<p>One DWI charge cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(7).<\/p>\n<p>The law covers driving when a person&#8217;s body contains certain Schedule I or II controlled substances.<\/p>\n<p>It also covers metabolites of those substances, with several cannabis and hemp exceptions.<\/p>\n<p>The jail lists this charge as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169A.20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A second DWI count cites Minnesota Statute 169A.26, subdivision 1(a).<\/p>\n<p>That provision covers third-degree DWI when one aggravating factor is present.<\/p>\n<p>The booking record does not identify the listed aggravating factor.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px 0;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WindAlaina1.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; margin: 0 auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/WindAlaina1.jpg\" alt=\"Alaina Wind Pennington County Jail booking photo\" \/><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 13px;\"><em>Alaina Wind booking photo \u2014 Pennington County Jail<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Third-degree DWI is a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota law.<\/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>.<\/p>\n<h2>Fifth-Degree Drug Charge<\/h2>\n<p>Wind also faces a fifth-degree controlled substance possession charge.<\/p>\n<p>The jail record cites Minnesota Statute 152.025, subdivision 2(1).<\/p>\n<p>The provision covers certain Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substances.<\/p>\n<p>It can also cover controlled substance residue found in drug paraphernalia.<\/p>\n<p>The jail lists Wind&#8217;s charge as a felony.<\/p>\n<p>The record does not identify the alleged substance or quantity.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/152.025\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 152.025<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>False Information Charge<\/h2>\n<p>The fourth count cites Minnesota Statute 609.506, subdivision 1.<\/p>\n<p>The law covers giving a fictitious name, false birthdate, or false identification to a peace officer.<\/p>\n<p>The conduct must involve an intent to obstruct justice under the statute.<\/p>\n<p>The booking record does not state what information Wind allegedly provided.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.506\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 609.506<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Pennington County Jail Booking<\/h2>\n<p>The booking record lists Wind at 5 feet, 11 inches tall and 160 pounds.<\/p>\n<p>The record lists brown hair and brown eyes.<\/p>\n<p>No court date appears in the information provided.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.penningtonsheriff.org\/index.php\/services\/jail\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pennington County Corrections website<\/a> for official information.<\/p>\n<h2>Charges Remain Allegations<\/h2>\n<p>A jail booking does not establish guilt or prove that a crime occurred.<\/p>\n<p>The charges against Wind remain allegations unless admitted or proven in court.<\/p>\n<p>Future court filings may provide more details about the case.<\/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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