{"id":70828,"date":"2026-11-02T09:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-02T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=70828"},"modified":"2026-11-01T02:20:59","modified_gmt":"2026-11-01T08:20:59","slug":"fergus-falls-jail-lists-mattfeld-as-sentenced-in-dwi-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/fergus-falls-jail-lists-mattfeld-as-sentenced-in-dwi-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Fergus Falls Jail Lists Mattfeld as Sentenced in DWI Case"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Fergus Falls <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">(trfnews.i234.me)<\/a> \u2013 Nicole June Mattfeld, 49, was booked into Otter Tail County Jail on October 22, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied jail record lists a gross misdemeanor driving while impaired offense involving a controlled substance.<\/p>\n<p>The entry is marked &#8220;GM \u2013 Sentenced,&#8221; indicating a sentenced gross misdemeanor matter.<\/p>\n<p>The offense falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(7).<\/p>\n<h2>Drug-Related DWI Offense Listed<\/h2>\n<p>The cited law addresses driving with certain controlled substances or their metabolites in the body.<\/p>\n<p>It applies to substances classified under Schedule I or Schedule II, with specific legal exceptions.<\/p>\n<p>The booking record does not identify which controlled substance was involved in Mattfeld&#8217;s case.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not provide laboratory results or describe the circumstances surrounding the original incident.<\/p>\n<p>No vehicle details, traffic stop information, or incident location appears in the supplied record.<\/p>\n<h2>What Minnesota Law Says<\/h2>\n<p>Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(7), establishes a specific controlled-substance provision under the state&#8217;s DWI laws.<\/p>\n<p>The provision concerns the presence of certain prohibited substances or their metabolites in a driver&#8217;s body.<\/p>\n<p>The law excludes specified cannabis and hemp products, along with certain cannabinoids.<\/p>\n<p>This provision differs from another DWI law requiring proof that a driver was under the influence of a controlled substance.<\/p>\n<p>The available record does not establish Mattfeld&#8217;s exact test results.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169A.20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 169A.20 \u2013 Driving While Impaired<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70829\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70829\" style=\"width: 179px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Mattfeld-Nicole-June.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70829\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/Mattfeld-Nicole-June.jpg\" alt=\"Nicole June Mattfeld\" width=\"179\" height=\"120\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70829\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nicole June Mattfeld<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Gross Misdemeanor Case Marked Sentenced<\/h2>\n<p>The jail listing identifies Mattfeld&#8217;s offense status as sentenced.<\/p>\n<p>However, the supplied information does not provide the complete court judgment or the sentence imposed.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota law generally allows a maximum of 364 days in jail for a gross misdemeanor conviction.<\/p>\n<p>The law also permits a fine of up to $3,000, or both penalties.<\/p>\n<p>These figures represent statutory maximums, not Mattfeld&#8217;s confirmed sentence.<\/p>\n<p>Additional information is available under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.0342\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 609.0342 \u2013 Maximum Punishment for Gross Misdemeanors<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Incident Location Not Identified<\/h2>\n<p>The supplied jail record does not identify Mattfeld&#8217;s hometown.<\/p>\n<p>It also does not establish where the original DWI incident occurred.<\/p>\n<p>Otter Tail County Jail is located at 416 South Mill Street in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.<\/p>\n<p>However, the jail&#8217;s location does not establish where the reported driving took place.<\/p>\n<p>No roadway, street address, or investigating agency was identified in the supplied information.<\/p>\n<h2>Otter Tail County Jail and Court Information<\/h2>\n<p>Otter Tail County Jail houses sentenced and unsentenced individuals.<\/p>\n<p>Readers can visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/ottertailcounty.gov\/public-safety-law\/detention\/county-jail\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">official Otter Tail County Jail website<\/a> for facility information.<\/p>\n<p>The county also maintains a <a href=\"https:\/\/ottertailcounty.gov\/public-safety-law\/detention\/jail-in-custody-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">public jail custody list<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The supplied record does not provide Mattfeld&#8217;s release date or confirm her current custody status.<\/p>\n<p>Public court documents may provide additional details about the case and sentencing decision.<\/p>\n<p>Those records can be searched through <a href=\"https:\/\/mncourts.gov\/access-case-records\/mcro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The complete court judgment should be reviewed to confirm Mattfeld&#8217;s sentence and any remaining conditions.<\/p>\n<p>Jail records may change and do not always reflect the latest court action.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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