Crookston, Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Crookston man is facing two charges after a late-night snowmobile incident, according to a criminal complaint filed in Polk County District Court.
Miles Robert Moore, 20, has been charged with third-degree driving while impaired for refusing a breath test and fourth-degree DWI. The case was filed in Minnesota’s 9th Judicial District under court file 60-CR-26-282.
What the complaint says
According to the complaint, the incident happened on March 4, 2026, at about 9:57 p.m. A caller, identified as Caleb Hill, reported that Moore appeared intoxicated and had left on a snowmobile.
The complaint says the snowmobile was later found near a curb in Crookston. It appeared to be stuck or broken down. The driver tried to restart it but could not. Court records identify that driver as Moore.
According to the complaint, Moore first said the machine had carburetor problems. He also said he had been driving for about 15 minutes.
The complaint says Moore’s father, Brian Moore, came to the area during the stop. He told authorities the snowmobile had broken down. The complaint also says he made statements showing concern about Moore’s condition that night.
Signs of impairment
The complaint says Moore showed several signs of impairment. Those signs included bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, divided attention, and a strong odor of alcohol.
Moore denied drinking, according to the complaint. He also refused field evaluation. The complaint says he told authorities he would not agree to prove he was sober.
Moore was then arrested and taken to the Northwest Regional Corrections Center. There, the complaint says he became uncooperative, belligerent, and vulgar.
Breath test refusal charge
According to the complaint, Moore was read the Minnesota breath test advisory. He first said he wanted an attorney. The complaint says he was given a phone and directory. He later said he did not want to contact one.
When asked to take a breath test, the complaint says Moore replied, “absolutely not.” That refusal led to the gross misdemeanor count.
Minnesota law says refusing a breath test can be charged as a crime. Readers can review the law at the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes and the related third-degree DWI statute at Section 169A.26.
The complaint labels Count II as a controlled-substance DWI. However, the charge description says alcohol. That issue may be addressed later in court.
Public case details can be reviewed through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Moore has been charged, but not convicted. The charges are allegations, and the case will move through court before any final outcome.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
