Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Laporte man faces a gross-misdemeanor DWI charge. Deputies found his pickup in a ditch. The engine was running, court papers say.
Prosecutors charged Kenneth Cloud Goggleye, 40, with third-degree DWI. The complaint says his alcohol level was 0.08 or higher. It was measured within two hours of driving.
What investigators reported
According to the complaint, a Beltrami County sheriff’s deputy saw a Ford F-150 leave Mission Road. The truck went into the ditch around 1:45 a.m. on Feb. 7, 2026.
The complaint says Goggleye was seated in the driver’s seat. It says he showed signs of impairment. The deputy reported an odor of alcohol.
A preliminary breath test showed 0.14, the complaint states. Goggleye was arrested at the scene.
Breath test result
The complaint says Goggleye was read Minnesota’s implied consent advisory. He agreed to an evidential breath test. The test was given at 2:32 a.m. The result was 0.13.
Prior DWI listed
The complaint cites a prior non-felony DWI conviction within 10 years. It lists a fourth-degree DWI conviction dated Feb. 7, 2023. That case is shown as 29-CR-22-1625.
Charge and court details
The charge is filed in Beltrami County District Court. The prosecutor file number listed is 0040091325. The court file number listed is 04-CR-26-368.
The complaint lists a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail. It also lists a $3,000 fine. A judge can impose both.
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As filed, the charge is an allegation. Goggleye is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.