{"id":740,"date":"2025-12-07T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-07T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=740"},"modified":"2025-12-06T18:22:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T00:22:26","slug":"pennington-county-woman-charged-in-high-bac-dwi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/pennington-county-woman-charged-in-high-bac-dwi\/","title":{"rendered":"Pennington County Woman Charged in High-BAC DWI"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 A Thief River Falls woman faces a high-test DWI charge after a late-night traffic stop.<\/p>\n

According to a criminal complaint, 65-year-old Lori Ann Severson<\/strong> of Thief River Falls was stopped on November 22.<\/p>\n

The traffic stop happened at about 10:37 p.m. near Highway 32 and Sanford Parkway in Pennington County.<\/p>\n

The complaint says an officer spoke with Severson at the driver\u2019s window after the vehicle was stopped.<\/p>\n

During that contact, the officer reportedly noticed signs that Severson might be impaired by alcohol.<\/p>\n

Indicators included the odor of alcohol, possible slurred speech, and difficulty with normal movements, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

Severson was asked to complete standard field sobriety tests on the roadside near the intersection that night.<\/p>\n

The complaint states she did not pass those tests. At the end, she allegedly said to give her a ticket.<\/p>\n

A preliminary breath test was then given at the scene. The reported result was a 0.16 Blood Alcohol Content.<\/p>\n

Severson was arrested and taken to jail for further testing and booking procedures related to the DWI investigation.<\/p>\n

At the jail, she provided two breath samples using a DMT machine. Both tests reportedly showed a 0.16 BAC result.<\/p>\n

\"Booking<\/div>\n

Based on the test results, Severson has been charged with third-degree DWI \u2013 0.16 or greater, a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

Minnesota\u2019s legal limit for most drivers is 0.08 BAC. Details appear in\u00a0Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a>.<\/p>\n

That law also explains enhanced penalties for a 0.16 or higher test result. Those cases can bring tougher sanctions.<\/p>\n

The Minnesota Department of Public Safety shares impaired driving information and crash data on its\u00a0Office of Traffic Safety<\/a> website.<\/p>\n

Drivers convicted of high-test DWI can face fines, license loss, and possible jail time. Vehicle penalties may also apply.<\/p>\n

Severson\u2019s case will move through Pennington County District Court. Case details and hearing dates are listed on the\u00a0Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a> online system.<\/p>\n

At this stage, the charge against Lori Ann Severson is only an allegation. She is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

Officials continue to urge drivers to plan sober rides and avoid driving after drinking. Impaired driving remains a major safety concern.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper reporting for\u00a0TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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