Detroit Lakes: Coy Wentz Bovee Booked on DWI Charge
DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Coy Thomas Wentz Bovee was booked into the Becker County Jail on Sept. 4, 2026.
Wentz Bovee, 31, faces three traffic-related charges listed in the jail record.
The charges include third-degree DWI, a driver’s license violation, and an uninsured-vehicle allegation.
The available booking record does not describe the traffic stop.
Third-Degree DWI Charge
The most serious listed charge is third-degree driving while impaired.
The jail record says one aggravating factor allegedly applied.
The charge cites Minnesota Statute 169A.26, subdivision 1(a).
Minnesota Statute 169A.26 classifies that offense as a gross misdemeanor.
Minnesota law recognizes several possible DWI aggravating factors.
One involves a qualified prior impaired driving incident within ten years.
Coy Thomas Wentz Bovee | Becker County Jail booking photo
Another involves an alcohol concentration of 0.16 or higher.
A qualifying child passenger can also be an aggravating factor.
The booking information does not identify which factor allegedly applied.
It also does not provide an alleged alcohol concentration.
License and Insurance Charges
Wentz Bovee also faces a charge under Minnesota Statute 171.02, subdivision 1(a).
The jail description references no valid Minnesota license or the wrong license class or type.
State law requires a valid license for the vehicle being driven.
A third charge cites Minnesota Statute 169.797, subdivision 3.
That count alleges operating a vehicle without required insurance coverage.
The statute applies when a driver knows, or should know, required coverage is not in effect.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169.797 for details.
Becker County Jail Booking
The Becker County Jail is located at 1428 Stony Road in Detroit Lakes.
Readers can visit the official Becker County Jail website.
The county also provides current inmate information through its sheriff’s office website.
No estimated release date was listed in the booking information provided.
No police officer names are included in this report.
Charges Remain Allegations
A jail booking does not establish guilt.
The charges against Wentz Bovee remain allegations unless proven through the court process.
The available jail record does not provide a final court judgment.
Additional court filings may provide more information about the alleged incident.
I’m Daniel Mercer reporting for northwestmnnow.com.
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