{"id":57963,"date":"2026-10-11T15:06:19","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T20:06:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=57963"},"modified":"2026-10-11T04:07:16","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T09:07:16","slug":"becker-county-damon-bunnis-booked-on-3rd-degree-dwi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/becker-county-damon-bunnis-booked-on-3rd-degree-dwi\/","title":{"rendered":"Becker County: Damon Bunnis Booked on 3rd-Degree DWI"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Becker County: Damon Bunnis Booked on 3rd-Degree DWI<\/h2>\n<p><strong>BECKER COUNTY<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Damon Scott Bunnis, 20, was booked on October 11, 2026, according to Becker County Jail records.<\/p>\n<p>The booking entry lists a third-degree driving while impaired allegation involving one aggravating factor.<\/p>\n<p>The listed offense falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.26, subdivision 1(a).<\/p>\n<p>Third-degree DWI is classified as a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n<h2>Becker County Jail Booking Details<\/h2>\n<p>The jail record identifies Bunnis as a 20-year-old adult.<\/p>\n<p>His booking date is listed as Sunday, October 11, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The entry does not provide an estimated release date.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not identify the location of the alleged driving incident.<\/p>\n<p>No details about a traffic stop, vehicle, or alcohol testing results appear in the supplied information.<\/p>\n<p>The record lists one DWI offense involving an aggravating factor.<\/p>\n<p>The available information does not explain which aggravating factor authorities allege.<\/p>\n<p><!-- CENTERED BOOKING MUGSHOT --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter\" style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px auto;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"display: block; margin: 0 auto; max-width: 100%; height: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/BUNNIS-DAMON-SCOTT.jpg\" alt=\"Damon Scott Bunnis Becker County Jail booking mugshot October 2026\" \/><figcaption style=\"text-align: center;\">Damon Scott Bunnis \u2014 Becker County Jail booking photo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>What Makes a DWI Third-Degree in Minnesota?<\/h2>\n<p>Minnesota law recognizes several factors that can increase the seriousness of a DWI charge.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169A.26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 169A.26<\/a>, a DWI offense involving one aggravating factor can qualify as third-degree DWI.<\/p>\n<p>One possible aggravating factor is a qualified prior impaired-driving incident within ten years.<\/p>\n<p>Another involves an alcohol concentration of 0.16 or higher.<\/p>\n<p>State law also includes certain situations involving a child under age 16 inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>These factors are explained in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169A.03\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 169A.03<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The booking entry does not specify which factor applies to Bunnis.<\/p>\n<p>It does not establish that any particular factor listed above occurred.<\/p>\n<h2>Possible Penalties for Third-Degree DWI<\/h2>\n<p>Third-degree DWI is a gross misdemeanor rather than a felony under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n<p>A conviction can result in jail time, fines, and other court-ordered requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Certain cases may also involve mandatory penalties or monitoring under state law.<\/p>\n<p>The actual penalty depends on the facts, applicable laws, and court findings.<\/p>\n<p>These are potential legal consequences, not penalties imposed on Bunnis.<\/p>\n<h2>Court Records and Case Information<\/h2>\n<p>The supplied jail record does not provide a court date or final case disposition.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not confirm Bunnis&#8217; current custody status or whether release conditions have been established.<\/p>\n<p>Additional information may become available through <a href=\"https:\/\/publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us\/CaseSearch\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The public can use that service to search available district court records.<\/p>\n<p>Some documents may be restricted or unavailable through the online system.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can also visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beckercountymn.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">official Becker County website<\/a> for county information and public resources.<\/p>\n<p>The custody record provides limited details about the circumstances surrounding the listed offense.<\/p>\n<p>A booking record does not establish that a person committed a crime.<\/p>\n<p>Bunnis is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<p><strong>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><small>Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Damon Scott Bunnis, 20, was booked in Becker County on October 11, 2026, on a third-degree DWI allegation involving one aggravating factor. 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