{"id":57927,"date":"2026-10-10T12:48:12","date_gmt":"2026-10-10T17:48:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=57927"},"modified":"2026-10-10T06:05:19","modified_gmt":"2026-10-10T11:05:19","slug":"pennington-county-donald-longtin-80-faces-dwi-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/pennington-county-donald-longtin-80-faces-dwi-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Pennington County: Donald Longtin, 80, Faces DWI Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"
Pennington County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 Donald Marvin Longtin, 80, appears in Pennington County booking information with a second-degree DWI allegation.<\/p>\n

The entry identifies an alleged refusal to submit to a chemical test. It also lists his inmate type as PCSO.<\/p>\n

The information does not include the date of the alleged incident.<\/p>\n

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

The listed charge cites Minnesota Statute 169A.25, subdivision 1(b).<\/p>\n

Under that law, second-degree DWI can involve refusing a required chemical test when one aggravating factor is present.<\/p>\n

Minnesota classifies this offense as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

The listing does not identify which aggravating factor authorities allege in Longtin’s case.<\/p>\n

Minnesota law recognizes several possible aggravating factors in impaired-driving cases.<\/p>\n

They include certain prior impaired-driving incidents and specific circumstances involving alcohol levels or a child passenger.<\/p>\n

Those examples explain the statute and do not establish facts about Longtin’s allegation.<\/p>\n

Readers can review the applicable law through the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Donald Marvin Longtin<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Details of the Alleged Incident Remain Limited<\/h2>\n

The supplied booking details do not identify where the alleged driving incident took place.<\/p>\n

They also do not name an arresting agency beyond the PCSO inmate designation.<\/p>\n

No test results, police narrative, or court complaint were included with the entry.<\/p>\n

Those gaps leave the circumstances surrounding the allegation unclear.<\/p>\n

The entry does not list a court appearance or any plea.<\/p>\n

It also does not show whether Longtin was released after the record was created.<\/p>\n

Jail rosters can change as people enter custody or leave custody.<\/p>\n

A listing should not be treated as proof of someone’s current custody status.<\/p>\n

Where to Check Official Records<\/h2>\n

The Pennington County Sheriff’s Office provides a public in-custody search.<\/p>\n

That service can help readers review available jail information.<\/p>\n

Residents can visit the Pennington County Jail inmate roster<\/a> for custody updates.<\/p>\n

The Minnesota Judicial Branch also provides an online search for certain public court records.<\/p>\n

Any available court filing may offer further details about the allegation.<\/p>\n

Readers can use Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a> to search for public case information.<\/p>\n

Legal Process and Presumption of Innocence<\/h2>\n

Second-degree DWI cases are handled through the criminal court process.<\/p>\n

The precise charge and available evidence determine what questions a court must consider.<\/p>\n

Penalties cannot be assumed from a jail entry alone.<\/p>\n

The information provided does not establish a sentence or conviction.<\/p>\n

A listed charge reflects an accusation, not a finding of guilt.<\/p>\n

Longtin is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

Additional details should be confirmed through official records before being reported as fact.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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