Williams Man Charged After DWI, Jail Incident
Williams (trfnews.i234.me) — A Williams man is facing gross misdemeanor charges after a May 19 incident that began as a noise complaint.
According to a Lake of the Woods County court complaint, Jace Allen Nelson, 26, was charged in the 9th Judicial District Court. The case is listed as Court File No. 39-CR-26-70.
Nelson is charged with third-degree DWI, third-degree DWI with an alcohol level of .08 or more, and fourth-degree assault of a peace officer.
Noise Complaint Led To Contact
The complaint says deputies responded around 10:14 p.m. to Zippel Avenue in Williams. A caller reported a dark gray SUV playing loud music near a church.
A deputy reported hearing the music from a squad car. The driver was later identified as Nelson.
Authorities allege Nelson was uncooperative at first. The complaint says he eventually gave deputies his driver’s license.
Deputies reported smelling alcohol. Nelson allegedly said he had been smoking weed and drinking earlier.
According to the complaint, deputies saw open Twisted Tea cans inside the vehicle. They also reported seeing a vape and more containers within reach.
Field Tests And Breath Result
Nelson allegedly agreed to field sobriety testing. Deputies reported several signs of impairment during the tests.
The complaint says Nelson was then arrested for DWI. A search of the vehicle allegedly found a glass pipe, two lighters, and an empty jar.
During transport, Nelson allegedly said he had “six drinks.” At the jail, deputies read him the breath test advisory.
The complaint says Nelson asked to speak with an attorney. He later decided not to speak with one.
Authorities allege a DMT breath test showed a .09 result. Minnesota’s DWI law can be reviewed through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Jail Incident Alleged
The complaint says Nelson became upset during the jail booking process. Deputies alleged he refused to follow jail clothing and jewelry rules.
Authorities allege Nelson resisted when deputies tried to remove a necklace and ring. The complaint says he later kicked a deputy while being moved to a cell.
Deputies also alleged Nelson splashed water onto a deputy’s legs. The water reportedly reached the hallway outside the cell.
Third-degree DWI is covered under Minnesota Statute 169A.26. Fourth-degree assault provisions are listed under Minnesota Statute 609.2231.
Court records can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online.
A criminal complaint is not a conviction. Nelson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
