Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Redby woman is facing two charges after a traffic stop in Beltrami County, according to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota District Court.
Prosecutors charged Marlyn Lee Black, 51, with third-degree DWI and driving after revocation. The case stems from a stop on December 15, 2025.
Charges Filed
The complaint says Black was charged under Minnesota’s DWI law. The gross misdemeanor count alleges she operated a vehicle while her body contained a Schedule I or II controlled substance, or its metabolite, other than cannabis or hemp products listed in state law.
She also faces a misdemeanor charge for driving after revocation under Minnesota Statute 171.24.
What The Complaint Says Happened
According to the complaint, a deputy stopped a dark Chrysler van on Highway 89 Northwest at about 3:13 p.m. The stop began after the deputy saw that the van’s third brake light was not working.
Investigators said Black showed red, watery eyes during the stop. The complaint also states her driving privileges were revoked.
The deputy then asked Black to step out for field sobriety testing. Court records say she had trouble following directions. The complaint also says she showed poor balance, swayed, had body tremors, and had trouble estimating time.
According to the complaint, Black said she had used methamphetamine about a month earlier. The complaint also alleges she admitted using marijuana before the stop.
Authorities later took Black to the Beltrami County Jail. There, investigators obtained a search warrant for a blood or urine sample. The complaint says Black gave a urine sample. That sample was to be sent to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for testing.
Prior Convictions Listed
The complaint also lists prior convictions entered in Beltrami County in November 2018. Those convictions include fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle and third-degree DWI.
As in all criminal cases, the charges are only allegations. Black is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
