Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—On September 25, 2024, Jeremy Ross Lian, 42, was arrested in Pennington County for first-degree driving while impaired (DWI) within ten years
A gross misdemeanor charge of driving after cancellation—inimical to public safety—was dismissed. For the refusal charge, Lian received a 36-month prison sentence, stayed for three years, and was placed on supervised probation for three years. He was ordered to complete a DWI program and undergo a comprehensive assessment within 60 days of sentencing. Additionally, Lian must follow recommended treatment and aftercare, is prohibited from using or possessing firearms, ammunition, or explosives, and is required to provide a DNA sample. He was also fined $990, with $750 stayed for three years.
The charges originated from a September 25 incident where Lian entered a residence in the 1900 block of Washington Ave., despite an active protection order involving his wife. Upon arrival, an officer found Lian seated inside the house, detected the odor of alcohol, and observed his difficulty maintaining balance. Lian admitted to consuming alcohol and either driving to the house or walking from a casino. He refused to perform field sobriety tests, a preliminary breath test, and multiple requests for blood and urine samples. An open case of beer and empty beer cans were found in his vehicle. After being informed of vehicle forfeiture, Lian acknowledged impairment but denied driving.
Lian’s record includes prior DWI convictions in 2006 and 2017, as well as implied consent revocations on August 7 and August 27.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me