{"id":70590,"date":"2026-10-31T08:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T13:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=70590"},"modified":"2026-10-31T06:30:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T11:30:14","slug":"roseau-jail-books-kuzel-melgaard-on-dwi-warrant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/roseau-jail-books-kuzel-melgaard-on-dwi-warrant\/","title":{"rendered":"Roseau Jail Books Kuzel-Melgaard on DWI, Warrant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>ROSEAU, Minn.<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Matthew T. Kuzel-Melgaard, 34, was booked into the Roseau County Jail on Saturday, October 31, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The booking entry lists a fourth-degree driving while impaired allegation and a misdemeanor warrant.<\/p>\n<p>The Minnesota State Patrol is identified as the arresting agency. Both entries are associated with Roseau County Court.<\/p>\n<h2>Kuzel-Melgaard Listed on Fourth-Degree DWI<\/h2>\n<p>The first listed driving offense involves fourth-degree driving while impaired, commonly known as DWI.<\/p>\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/2026\/cite\/169A.27\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 169A.27<\/a>, fourth-degree DWI is classified as a misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota law prohibits driving or operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or certain substances.<\/p>\n<p>However, the booking record does not identify what allegedly caused the impairment.<\/p>\n<p>The information does not include a breath test result, blood alcohol concentration, or chemical test findings.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not identify where the alleged driving violation occurred.<\/p>\n<p>No accident, traffic stop location, or additional incident details appear in the supplied record.<\/p>\n<h2>Misdemeanor Warrant Also Listed<\/h2>\n<p>The second entry identifies a misdemeanor warrant associated with Roseau County Court.<\/p>\n<p>The record does not explain why the warrant was issued or identify its underlying case.<\/p>\n<p>A warrant may authorize an arrest under a court order.<\/p>\n<p>However, the available information does not establish whether the warrant relates to the DWI allegation.<\/p>\n<p>Additional court documents would be needed to confirm the warrant&#8217;s purpose.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70591\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70591\" style=\"width: 480px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/KUZEL-MELGAARD-MATTHEW-T.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70591\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/KUZEL-MELGAARD-MATTHEW-T.jpg\" alt=\"Matthew T. Kuzel-Melgaard\" width=\"480\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/KUZEL-MELGAARD-MATTHEW-T.jpg 480w, https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/KUZEL-MELGAARD-MATTHEW-T-240x300.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70591\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Matthew T. Kuzel-Melgaard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Roseau County Jail Booking Details<\/h2>\n<p>The supplied jail record identifies Kuzel-Melgaard as 34 years old.<\/p>\n<p>His booking date is listed as October 31, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The record identifies the Minnesota State Patrol as the agency responsible for the arrest.<\/p>\n<p>The release date field contains no confirmed date.<\/p>\n<p>Both listed entries show bail amounts of $0.00.<\/p>\n<p>However, a zero-dollar bail entry does not necessarily mean someone can be released without conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Release decisions may depend on court orders, warrants, and other legal requirements.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied record does not provide a scheduled court appearance or a formal criminal complaint.<\/p>\n<h2>Where to Find Roseau County Court Updates<\/h2>\n<p>Readers can check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roseaucountymn.gov\/offices\/sheriff\/index.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roseau County Sheriff&#8217;s Office<\/a> for local jail and law enforcement information.<\/p>\n<p>The county also provides an <a href=\"https:\/\/inmates.co.roseau.mn.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">official inmate listing<\/a> for available custody records.<\/p>\n<p>Additional case details may be found through <a href=\"https:\/\/publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us\/CaseSearch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Information about court services is available from the <a href=\"https:\/\/mncourts.gov\/find-courts\/roseau\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roseau County District Court<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Future filings may clarify the allegations, warrant information, and any scheduled hearings.<\/p>\n<h2>DWI Allegation Does Not Establish Guilt<\/h2>\n<p>A jail booking record documents an arrest or custody event. It does not establish a criminal conviction.<\/p>\n<p>The allegations against Kuzel-Melgaard have not been proven in the information provided.<\/p>\n<p>Kuzel-Melgaard 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\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Matthew T. 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