Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit Lakes traffic stop has led to gross misdemeanor DWI charges against Christopher Carl Rohman, according to a criminal complaint filed in Becker County District Court.
Rohman is charged with third-degree driving while impaired. He is also charged with third-degree driving with an alcohol concentration of .08 or more.
The case was filed in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District. Court records list the alleged offense date as May 14, 2026.
Complaint Alleges Wrong-Side Driving
According to the complaint, a Becker County deputy was on patrol late May 15 near Washington Avenue and Frazee Street in Detroit Lakes.
The deputy reported seeing a Jeep Wrangler turn south onto Washington Avenue. The complaint says the Jeep crossed the centerline.
The vehicle then entered the Willow Street traffic circle. Court records allege it drove onto the center line again.
The complaint says the Jeep later turned west onto Forest Street. It was allegedly driving on the wrong side of the road.
A traffic stop was then made. The driver was identified as Christopher Carl Rohman.
Christopher Carl Rohman
Breath Test Alleged At .31
The complaint states Rohman smelled strongly of alcohol. It also says his eyes were watery.
Court records allege he had trouble keeping his balance. His speech was described as slow and slurred.
Rohman allegedly told the deputy he was going to Zorbaz. When asked how much he had been drinking, he reportedly said it was not enough.
The complaint says Rohman attempted field sobriety tests. The deputy believed Rohman was impaired.
A preliminary breath test allegedly showed a result of .304. Rohman was then arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired.
He was taken to the Becker County Jail. Court records say he was read the Minnesota Breath Test Advisory.
The complaint states Rohman consented to a breath test. That test allegedly showed an alcohol concentration of .31.
Gross Misdemeanor Charges Filed
Both charges are gross misdemeanors under Minnesota law. Each count carries a maximum sentence of one year in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.
The complaint also notes prior DWI convictions from 2003 and 2010.
More information about Minnesota impaired driving laws is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes. Minnesota court information can also be found through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
Rohman is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.