BELTRAMI COUNTY, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Christopher Dale Greene, 29, of Dickinson, North Dakota, is facing a gross misdemeanor DWI test refusal charge in Beltrami County District Court.
The case was filed under court file number 04-CR-26-805.
According to the criminal complaint, the alleged offense happened on April 6, 2026.
Greene is accused of refusing a chemical breath test after driving or operating a motor vehicle.
Gross Misdemeanor Charge Filed
The complaint lists the charge as second-degree DWI test refusal.
The charge carries a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail.
It also carries a possible $3,000 fine.
Prosecutors allege Greene had a prior non-felony DWI conviction within 10 years.
The complaint lists that prior conviction as occurring in December 2021.
More information about Minnesota DWI law is available through the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes.
Christopher Dale Greene
Traffic Stop Near Mission Bridge
The complaint says law enforcement responded around 8:45 p.m.
A caller reported a disturbance at a residence on Williams Road Southeast.
The caller reported that Greene had entered the home.
The complaint says children were inside at the time.
Dispatch later reported that Greene had left the area.
He was reportedly driving a white pickup toward Mission Bridge.
Officers later found a white pickup matching that report.
A traffic stop was conducted, and Greene was identified as the driver.
Complaint Alleges Test Refusal
During the stop, officers reported signs of alcohol impairment.
The complaint says an odor of alcohol came from Greene’s breath.
Greene refused a preliminary breath test, according to the complaint.
He also refused field sobriety testing.
Greene was then placed under arrest.
The complaint says he was later read the Minnesota implied consent advisory.
Authorities allege Greene then refused to provide a breath test.
Beltrami County District Court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
Greene has been charged by complaint.
A charge is only an accusation.
He is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.