Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Scott Patrick Reynolds, 34, of Detroit Lakes, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for felony DWI. A second felony DWI charge was dropped as part of a plea agreement.
Incident Details:
- Date: August 14, 2023
- Vehicle: Silver Mercedes Benz
- Location: Near Lake Park, later on West Lake Drive, Detroit Lakes
Events:
- Swerving and Slow Driving: Reynolds was seen swerving and driving extremely slowly with a car full of passengers.
- Erratic Parking: He parked in Peoples Park, hitting the curb and parking improperly.
- Alcohol Influence: The officer detected the odor of alcohol and noticed Reynolds’ bloodshot, watery eyes.
- Child Involvement: Reynolds handed his car keys to his 10-year-old son, who tried to hide them.
- Refusal to Cooperate: Reynolds refused field sobriety testing and a preliminary breath test, initially resisted arrest, but later complied.
At the Jail:
- Reynolds repeatedly interrupted the officer during the Minnesota Breath Test Advisory, leading to his conduct being considered a refusal.
Sentencing:
- Date: April 25
- Judge: Michelle Lawson
- Sentence: 36 months in prison at St. Cloud, stayed for five years.
- Jail Time: Seven days, with credit for time served.
- Fines: $1,000 plus $105 in court fees.
- Conditions:
- Completion of White Earth-Becker County DWI Court program
- Abstaining from alcohol and drugs
- No possession of guns or ammunition
- Comprehensive assessment and aftercare
- Five years of supervised probation