Clearwater County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On December 30, 2024, Jay Gray, a 61-year-old male, was arrested in Clearwater County, Minnesota. The arrest occurred at 19:47 hours.
The charges against Gray are as follows:
- Second-Degree Driving While Impaired (DWI): According to Minnesota Statute 169A.25.1(b), this charge applies when an individual operates a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs and refuses to submit to a chemical test.
- First-Degree DWI: Per Minnesota Statute 169A.24.1(1), this charge is applicable when an individual commits a DWI offense within ten years of three or more prior impaired driving incidents.
- Refusal to Submit to Chemical Test: Under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.2(1), it is illegal to refuse a chemical test when suspected of DWI.
- Fifth-Degree Controlled Substance Possession: As defined in Minnesota Statute 152.025.2(1), this charge involves the possession of a Schedule I, II, III, or IV controlled substance, excluding cannabis.
- Driving After Cancellation – Inimical to Public Safety: According to Minnesota Statute 171.24.5, this offense occurs when an individual operates a vehicle after their driver’s license has been canceled due to being deemed inimical to public safety.
- Obstructing Legal Process – Interference with a Peace Officer: Per Minnesota Statute 609.50.1(2), this charge is for obstructing, hindering, or preventing the lawful execution of any legal process or apprehension.
- Fleeing a Peace Officer by Means Other Than a Motor Vehicle: As stated in Minnesota Statute 609.487.6, this involves fleeing or attempting to flee a peace officer on foot or by other means not involving a motor vehicle.
Gray’s arrest and the associated charges are documented in the Clearwater County inmate records.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me