Cassie Lyn Kostka, 43, was charged after investigators reported an alcohol concentration of 0.21 during breath testing.<\/p>\n
The charges were filed in Becker County District Court following an investigation into the nighttime accident.<\/p>\n
Deputies Respond to Damaged Jeep in Intersection<\/h2>\n
According to the criminal complaint, deputies received an accident report at approximately 8:37 p.m.<\/p>\n
The crash occurred near the intersection of County Highway 10 and River Drive South in Frazee.<\/p>\n
When a deputy arrived, a Jeep Renegade was sitting in the intersection with significant front-end damage.<\/p>\n
The vehicle was also leaking fluid, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
Kostka was standing next to the driver’s door when authorities arrived.<\/p>\n
Investigators reported that she appeared unsteady on her feet.<\/p>\n
The deputy also noticed a strong odor of alcohol, slurred speech, and bloodshot, watery eyes.<\/p>\n
The complaint does not explain how the crash happened or identify another vehicle involved.<\/p>\n
No injuries were described in the supplied complaint excerpt.<\/p>\n
Breath Tests Reportedly Show 0.21 Alcohol Concentration<\/h2>\n
According to court documents, Kostka agreed to participate in field sobriety testing at the accident scene.<\/p>\n
Her performance led the deputy to believe she was impaired.<\/p>\n
A preliminary breath test reportedly showed an alcohol concentration of 0.21.<\/p>\n
Authorities arrested Kostka for suspected impaired driving and transported her to the Becker County jail.<\/p>\n
At the jail, she was read Minnesota’s Breath Test Advisory.<\/p>\n
Kostka consulted with an attorney before agreeing to another breath test.<\/p>\n
That test also reportedly produced an alcohol concentration of 0.21.<\/p>\n
The reported reading was more than twice Minnesota’s general legal driving limit of 0.08.<\/p>\n Prosecutors filed two counts of third-degree driving while impaired against Kostka.<\/p>\n The first count alleges she operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.<\/p>\n The second alleges she operated a vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.<\/p>\n Both charges stem from the same October 22 incident.<\/p>\n The complaint alleges one aggravating factor was present.<\/p>\n Under Minnesota Statute 169A.03<\/a>, an alcohol concentration of 0.16 or higher qualifies as an aggravating factor.<\/p>\n Minnesota Statute 169A.26<\/a> classifies third-degree DWI as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n Under current law, a gross misdemeanor carries up to 364 days in jail and a $3,000 fine.<\/p>\n Those are possible maximum penalties, not sentences imposed in Kostka’s case.<\/p>\n The case is filed under court number 03-CR-26-2077<\/strong> in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District.<\/p>\n The complaint identifies October 22, 2026, as the date of both alleged offenses.<\/p>\n No conviction, sentencing order, or final case outcome was included in the supplied documents.<\/p>\n Readers can search for updates through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Additional court information is available through the Becker County District Court<\/a>.<\/p>\n Kostka is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"Frazee](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Cassie-Lyn-Kostka-1024x576.png\")
<\/a>Two Third-Degree DWI Charges Filed<\/h2>\n
Case Filed in Becker County District Court<\/h2>\n