Mahnomen DWI Charge Filed After SUV Call
Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Waubun man is facing two gross misdemeanor charges after a reported incident in Mahnomen.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Mahnomen County District Court, Brandin Quinn English Jr. was charged after an incident on May 24, 2026.
The complaint says officers responded at about 7:50 p.m. to the Dollar General in Mahnomen.
The report involved multiple people allegedly passed out inside a white Buick Enclave.
Charges Filed In Mahnomen County
English is charged with second-degree driving while impaired.
The charge alleges he was under the influence of a controlled substance.
The complaint cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20 and related DWI law.
Prosecutors also charged English with driving after revocation.
That charge involves ignition interlock restrictions under Minnesota Statute 171.24.
Court documents say English’s driving privileges were revoked.
They also say he was restricted to driving vehicles with an ignition interlock device.
The complaint states the Buick was not equipped with that device.
Complaint Details Reported Stop
According to the complaint, English was seated in the driver’s seat when officers arrived.
The complaint says he placed the vehicle in reverse.
He allegedly tried to leave the parking lot as officers approached.
He was ordered to stop and place the vehicle in park.
Investigators say English did not have a driver’s license or proof of insurance.
The complaint says he identified himself as “Brendin English.”
A records check later identified him as Brandin Quinn English Jr.
Court documents also state he had legally changed his name from Brandin Quinn Deegan.
Impairment Allegations Listed
The complaint alleges officers observed signs of impairment during contact with English.
Those signs included constricted pupils and slow reaction to light.
Officers also reported facial tremors and eyelid tremors.
English agreed to field sobriety testing, according to the complaint.
Investigators reported balance issues and problems following test instructions.
They also reported swaying and uncontrolled hand movements during testing.
English was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired.
The complaint says a urine sample was collected after a search warrant was approved.
Prosecutors allege English had two prior impaired driving convictions within ten years.
Those prior cases were listed in Mahnomen County court records.
The charges are allegations at this stage.
English is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
