Crookston, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) Christopher Jon Domier, 45, of Crookston, faces gross misdemeanor DWI charges. The charges stem from a traffic stop early on February 8, according to a criminal complaint.
Traffic Stop Led to Arrest
The complaint says Domier was driving a 2003 Pontiac Vibe on North Broadway at about 1:57 a.m. An officer clocked the vehicle at 34 miles per hour in a 30 zone. A stop followed after the vehicle turned onto East 8th Street.
According to the complaint, Domier showed several signs of impairment. The report says his speech was slow and slurred. His eyes were described as watery and red. The complaint also says Domier told police he had left a bar and drank four beers.
Field Tests and Breath Results
Court records say Domier took field sobriety tests after leaving the vehicle. The complaint lists several clues on the eye test. It also says he struggled during the walk-and-turn test. The report says he swayed and put a foot down during the one-leg-stand test.
A preliminary breath test showed a reading of 0.167, according to the complaint. After his arrest, police took Domier to the Northwest Regional Corrections Center. The complaint says he agreed to a formal breath test there. That test later reported an alcohol concentration of 0.18.
Charges Filed in Polk County
Prosecutors charged Domier with second-degree DWI and third-degree DWI. Both counts are listed as gross misdemeanors. The complaint says the higher charge was tied to two aggravating factors. It points to the reported 0.18 alcohol concentration and a prior 2016 impaired-driving license revocation.
The complaint notes that criminal charges tied to that 2016 case were later dismissed. Still, the revocation is cited in the current filing. A charge is not a conviction. The case will move through Polk County District Court.
Official Resources
Readers can review Polk County District Court information through the Minnesota Judicial Branch. They can also read Minnesota’s second-degree DWI law and third-degree DWI law.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
