Crosby (trfnews.i234.me) – A Crosby man faces two gross misdemeanor DWI charges following an early morning incident outside a local bar.
Ayden Timothy Ferrell, 23, allegedly performed burnouts on a motorized bike while intoxicated on November 1, 2026.
According to court documents, Ferrell admitted consuming approximately 12 alcoholic beverages before the incident.
A later breath test reportedly showed an alcohol concentration of 0.18, more than twice Minnesota’s legal driving limit.
Police Called to Burnouts Outside Crosby Bar
According to the criminal complaint, Crosby police received a report of an intoxicated person operating a motorized bike.
The incident was reported around 1:09 a.m. outside the Spalding House Bar in Crosby.
A witness told authorities that Ferrell was performing burnouts on the sidewalk.
The spinning tires reportedly created clouds of smoke.
The witness also reported that Ferrell attempted to leave on the bike.
However, he reportedly stopped after the witness told him not to drive away.
When police arrived, they found Ferrell and the witness outside the establishment.
Driver Reportedly Admits Drinking 12 Beverages
During questioning, Ferrell allegedly admitted being intoxicated and drinking approximately 12 alcoholic beverages.
He also acknowledged being in control of the motorized bike.
Police reported several signs of possible impairment.
Those included bloodshot and watery eyes, slurred speech, poor balance, and an odor of alcohol.
Officers conducted field sobriety tests and reported multiple signs of impairment.
Ferrell also provided a preliminary breath sample that reportedly registered 0.199.
Suspect Becomes Sick During Transport
Following the investigation, Ferrell was arrested and transported to the Crow Wing County Jail.
According to the complaint, police stopped during the trip because Ferrell needed to vomit.
He was later given a breath-testing advisory at the jail.
Ferrell agreed to provide another breath sample using an official testing device.
That test reportedly registered an alcohol concentration of 0.18 at 2:22 a.m.
The result exceeded Minnesota’s 0.08 legal limit and the 0.16 threshold for an aggravating factor.
Two Gross Misdemeanor DWI Charges Filed
Prosecutors filed two gross misdemeanor charges against Ferrell in Crow Wing County District Court.
- Count 1: Driving with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or greater within two hours.
- Count 2: Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
Both charges are filed under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.
The alleged 0.18 alcohol concentration serves as the aggravating factor supporting third-degree DWI charges.
Under Minnesota Statute 169A.26, third-degree DWI is classified as a gross misdemeanor.
Each charge carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.
Case Filed in Crow Wing County Court
The case is filed under court number 18-CR-26-4041 in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.
The criminal complaint includes an order of detention.
The supplied filing does not establish a conviction, plea agreement, or final sentence.
Readers can search for case information through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Ferrell is presumed innocent of the current charges unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News
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