Ogema Stop Leads To DWI Charge For Goodwin

Ogema Stop Leads To DWI Charge For Goodwin

Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) — Todd Charles Goodwin Jr. is facing criminal charges after an Ogema-area traffic stop, according to a Mahnomen County court complaint.

The case was filed in the Minnesota District Court in Mahnomen County. The court file number is 44-CR-26-294.

Goodwin, of Detroit Lakes, is charged with gross misdemeanor DWI. He is also charged with misdemeanor driving after revocation.

The DWI charge alleges he operated a motor vehicle with an alcohol level of 0.08 or higher. Court documents state aggravating factors were also present.

Traffic Stop Near Ogema

According to the complaint, a peace officer was patrolling near Ogema. The officer saw a vehicle cross into Mahnomen County.

The driver slowed for a curve in the road. The officer reported that the vehicle’s third brake light was not working.

The officer then made a traffic stop. Goodwin was identified as the driver and the only person inside the vehicle.

During the stop, the officer reported smelling a strong odor of alcohol. Goodwin was asked how much he had to drink.

According to the complaint, Goodwin said he had not consumed much. He also said his driver’s license was revoked.

Breath Test Reported At 0.18

The complaint states that Goodwin was asked to perform field sobriety testing. The officer reported signs of impairment during testing.

Goodwin refused other field tests, according to the complaint. He did agree to a preliminary breath test.

That test reportedly showed a 0.200 alcohol concentration. Goodwin was then arrested.

He was taken to the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office. There, he was read the Minnesota Breath Test Advisory.

Goodwin agreed to provide a breath sample. The final DMT breath test result was reported at 0.18.

Prior DWI Cited In Complaint

Court documents say Goodwin has a prior DWI conviction. The complaint lists that conviction under court file number 56-CR-25-2977.

The complaint states he was convicted on April 21, 2026. It also lists the current offense date as May 24, 2026.

However, some narrative sections of the complaint reference May 24, 2025. That date conflict appears in the court document.

The DWI charge carries a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail. It also carries a possible $3,000 fine.

The driving after revocation charge carries a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail. It also carries a possible $1,000 fine.

More information on Minnesota DWI law is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes. Minnesota’s driving after revocation law is listed under Minnesota Statute 171.24.

A criminal complaint is not a conviction. Goodwin is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.