Bagley: Bemidji Man Charged With Felony DWI

Bagley, Clearwater County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man faces a felony DWI charge after a traffic stop in Bagley, Minnesota.

Prosecutors charged Gregory Roy Weossner, 70, of Bemidji with first-degree driving while impaired. He is also charged with driving after cancellation as being inimical to public safety. The charges were filed on February 2, 2026, according to court records.

What the police say happened

According to the criminal complaint, an officer saw a white Honda Accord with a cracked windshield. Police say the crack partly blocked the driver’s view. The stop happened around 4:31 p.m. on January 31, 2026.

The car kept moving for about a half mile, police say. It then stopped on Central Street, the complaint states.

Police say the driver had glassy eyes and mumbled speech. The complaint also describes facial twitching and a stiff jaw. An officer reported seeing red, raised bumps on the back of his tongue. Police say the driver talked a lot and spoke at random.

Drug use claim and field test

During roadside testing, Weossner reportedly said he uses illegal drugs often. Police say he told the officer he smoked methamphetamine about three days earlier.

The complaint says he was asked about drug testing. Police say he replied he would likely test positive for methamphetamine.

The complaint also describes a modified Romberg test. Police say Weossner was told to estimate 30 seconds. He reportedly said 30 seconds passed after about 21 seconds.

License status and arrest

Police say a computer check showed his driving status was cancelled. The status was listed as “inimical to public safety,” the complaint states. Weossner was arrested at the scene, according to the filing.

Police obtained a search warrant for a urine sample. The complaint says he provided the sample after the arrest.

Charges and prior convictions

Prosecutors charged first-degree DWI under Minnesota law. They cited Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(7). They also charged a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 5.

You can read those statutes at the Minnesota Revisor site:
169A.20 and
171.24.

Court records list three prior impaired driving convictions. Those convictions were in 2018, 2019, and 2023 in Beltrami County. Prosecutors say those priors raise this case to a felony.

Bail and next steps

Judge Eric Schieferdecker set bail at $20,000 with conditions, records show. The judge also allowed $40,000 bail with no conditions. The case remains pending.

A criminal charge is not proof of guilt. Readers can learn about Minnesota court access here:
Minnesota Judicial Branch public access.

Alleged offense date: January 31, 2026
Date filed: February 2, 2026

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.

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