East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me) — A Grand Forks man is facing gross misdemeanor DWI charges after a traffic stop in East Grand Forks.
Nicholas Anthony Lord, 20, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, is charged in Polk County District Court. The case is filed under court number 60-CR-26-528.
The complaint charges Lord with third-degree driving while impaired. One count alleges driving under the influence. A second count alleges an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more.
The alleged offense happened on April 25, 2026, in East Grand Forks.
Traffic Stop In East Grand Forks
According to the complaint, a silver Chevrolet Silverado was stopped on 5th Avenue Northeast. The vehicle allegedly had a cracked windshield and a license plate light issue.
The complaint says officers also reported an odor of cannabis from the vehicle.
Lord was identified as the driver. Addison Eve Pal, 18, was identified as a passenger.
The complaint states Lord had bloodshot and watery eyes. He allegedly said he had smoked cannabis about two hours earlier. He first denied drinking alcohol.
Nicholas Anthony Lord
Breath Test Allegations
Authorities allege Lord showed several signs of impairment during field sobriety testing.
The complaint says a preliminary breath test showed a result of .138. Lord then allegedly admitted he had been drinking.
After his arrest, Lord was taken to the East Grand Forks Police Department. The complaint says a later breath test showed a final reported value of .10.
Investigators also reported finding an open bottle of Karkov Vodka in the front passenger area. Three cannabis vape pens were also found, according to the complaint.
Pal was cited for minor consumption, according to the complaint.
Prior DWI Listed In Complaint
The complaint says Lord had a prior DWI conviction in North Dakota in 2025. That prior case is listed as an aggravating factor.
Each third-degree DWI count carries a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail. Each count also carries a possible $3,000 fine.
The complaint also lists possible release conditions under Minnesota law. Those may include alcohol abstinence and electronic alcohol monitoring.
More information about Minnesota DWI laws is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes. Court record access is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
The charges are allegations. Lord is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.