Bagley: Daniel Johnson Faces Fleeing, DWI Charges

Bagley (trfnews.i234.me) — Daniel Johnson, 30, was recently booked into the Clearwater County Jail.

The jail roster lists his booking time as 11:11 p.m. on October 3.

Johnson faces several charges, including two felony allegations.

They include fleeing a peace officer and allegedly disarming a peace officer.

He also faces two DWI counts and a fourth-degree assault charge.

Felony Fleeing Charge

Johnson is charged under Minnesota Statute 609.487.3.

The charge alleges fleeing or attempting to flee a peace officer using a motor vehicle.

The offense is a felony under Minnesota law.

A conviction can bring up to three years and one day in prison.

A fine of up to $5,000 may also apply.

More information is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Johnson also faces a felony charge under Minnesota Statute 609.504.2.

The charge alleges taking a defensive device from a peace officer or an area controlled by the officer.

Minnesota law defines defensive devices to include firearms, batons, and electronic incapacitation devices.

A conviction can bring up to five years in prison.

The maximum fine is $10,000.

Johnson faces third-degree DWI under Minnesota Statute 169A.26.1(a).

That count alleges one aggravating factor was present.

Third-degree DWI is a gross misdemeanor.

Johnson also faces second-degree DWI under Minnesota Statute 169A.25.1(b).

That charge alleges refusal to submit to a chemical test with one aggravating factor present.

Second-degree DWI is also a gross misdemeanor.

The booking information does not identify the alleged aggravating factor.

More information is available from the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Johnson is also charged with fourth-degree assault involving a peace officer.

The listed charge alleges that he physically assaulted an officer.

That offense is a gross misdemeanor under the cited Minnesota statute.

The roster also lists an alleged open bottle violation.

Johnson is additionally cited for allegedly failing to drive within a single lane.

The jail listing does not provide a detailed account of the alleged incident.

It also does not identify the location where the alleged conduct occurred.

A jail booking and criminal charges do not establish guilt.

Johnson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.