BECKER COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Bagley woman faces two gross misdemeanor DWI charges after police allegedly observed her pickup repeatedly crossing the centerline.
According to court documents, an official breath test later showed an alcohol concentration of 0.17, more than twice Minnesota’s legal limit.
Ginelle Rae Mesaris, 57, of Bagley, is charged with two counts of driving while impaired in Becker County District Court.
Officer Spots Truck Crossing Centerline
According to the criminal complaint, the incident occurred around 11:36 a.m. on October 24, 2026.
A White Earth police officer was transporting two individuals to the Becker County Jail.
While traveling southbound on County Highway 37, the officer noticed a white pickup repeatedly crossing the centerline.
The officer reported seeing the truck cross the centerline four times between County Road 126 and State Highway 34.
The pickup then allegedly made a wide turn into the oncoming lane before returning to its proper lane.
According to the complaint, the truck later turned onto Lyman Lakes Road and crossed the fog line.
The officer initiated a traffic stop and requested backup.
Driver Claims She Recently Purchased Truck
During the stop, the officer identified the driver as Mesaris using her Minnesota driver’s license.
Mesaris reportedly told the officer she had recently purchased the pickup and could not drive it properly.
While speaking with her, the officer noticed bloodshot, watery eyes.
The officer also reported smelling an alcoholic beverage coming from Mesaris.
When asked whether she had recently consumed alcohol, Mesaris reportedly denied drinking.
The officer requested that Mesaris exit the vehicle for further investigation.
According to court documents, Mesaris initially failed to cooperate with the officer’s instructions.
After receiving a firmer instruction, she exited the pickup.
Preliminary Breath Test Shows .106
The officer administered field sobriety tests to determine whether Mesaris was impaired.
According to the complaint, she was not fully cooperative during the testing.
The officer documented several indicators of possible alcohol impairment.
Mesaris eventually agreed to provide a preliminary breath test.
That test reportedly produced an alcohol concentration reading of 0.106.
Based on the investigation, the officer arrested Mesaris on suspicion of DWI.
Official Breath Test Shows .17
A Becker County deputy arrived and assumed responsibility for the two individuals already in the officer’s squad vehicle.
The arresting officer then transported Mesaris to the Becker County Jail.
At the jail, Mesaris received Minnesota’s breath test advisory.
According to the complaint, she agreed to complete an evidentiary breath test.
The official test produced an alcohol concentration of 0.17.
That reading is more than twice Minnesota’s standard legal driving limit of 0.08.
Two Gross Misdemeanor DWI Charges Filed
Mesaris faces two gross misdemeanor charges under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.
Count 1: Driving with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher within two hours of operating a vehicle.
Count 2: Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
Both charges allege one aggravating factor.
Each charge carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.
The case is filed in Becker County District Court under number 03-CR-26-2089.
The charges remain allegations. Mesaris is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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