{"id":45379,"date":"2026-08-28T06:16:40","date_gmt":"2026-08-28T11:16:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=45379"},"modified":"2026-08-25T05:51:07","modified_gmt":"2026-08-25T10:51:07","slug":"thief-river-falls-jail-holds-brang-on-dwi-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/thief-river-falls-jail-holds-brang-on-dwi-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Thief River Falls Jail Holds Brang on DWI Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Matthew Brang was booked into the Pennington County Jail on August 24, 2026.<\/p>\n

The jail record lists one gross misdemeanor DWI charge.<\/p>\n

Brang is being held in connection with case number 5724392.<\/p>\n

The booking record lists his status as \u201cHold.\u201d<\/p>\n

No court date was shown in the record provided.<\/p>\n

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

The listed charge is second-degree driving while impaired under Minnesota Statute 169A.25, subdivision 1(a).<\/p>\n

The booking description says the charge involves two or more aggravating factors.<\/p>\n

Minnesota law classifies second-degree DWI as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

The full law can be reviewed through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Second-degree DWI is a more serious DWI level under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n

The booking record does not identify the aggravating factors in this case.<\/p>\n

It also does not provide details about the traffic stop or alleged driving conduct.<\/p>\n

Those facts may appear later in court filings.<\/p>\n


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\n<\/a>Matthew Brang \u2014 Pennington County Jail booking image<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

The booking record lists a bail or fine amount of $0.00.<\/p>\n

That entry does not explain whether a separate release condition may apply.<\/p>\n

Court information in the record points to District Court.<\/p>\n

People can find general court information through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Booking Information Released<\/h2>\n

The jail record identifies the person in custody as Matthew Brang.<\/p>\n

It lists his height as 6 feet, 4 inches.<\/p>\n

His weight is listed as 300 pounds.<\/p>\n

The record lists brown hair and hazel eyes.<\/p>\n

The Pennington County inmate custody search<\/a> provides current booking information.<\/p>\n

Jail records can change as cases move through the court system.<\/p>\n

Custody status, court dates, and release information may be updated after the initial booking.<\/p>\n

A jail booking is not a finding of guilt.<\/p>\n

The charge remains an allegation unless proven in court.<\/p>\n

Additional case details may become available after a court appearance or filing.<\/p>\n

TRF News will continue following public court records for updates connected to this 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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