Perham Man Charged in Detroit Lakes 0.20 DWI Case

DETROIT LAKES, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) – A Perham man faces two gross misdemeanor DWI charges after deputies discovered him inside a running vehicle at Detroit Lakes High School.

According to court documents, Junior Ely Murillo Reyes, 30, was arrested following an early morning investigation on August 30, 2026.

A preliminary breath test reportedly registered an alcohol concentration of 0.213.

A later blood test showed an alcohol concentration of 0.20, according to the criminal complaint.

Deputy Spots Running Vehicle at High School

The investigation began around 1:43 a.m. during a routine patrol in Detroit Lakes.

A Becker County deputy noticed a red vehicle parked in the Detroit Lakes High School parking lot.

According to the complaint, the vehicle was positioned near the back of the parking area, facing east.

Its lights were on, and the engine was running.

The deputy found the vehicle suspicious because no school activities were taking place at that hour.

When the deputy approached, two people were sitting inside the vehicle.

Driver Reportedly Shows Signs of Impairment

According to court documents, both occupants were wearing wristbands from Zorbaz.

The deputy approached the driver’s side and identified the man behind the wheel as Junior Ely Murillo Reyes.

While speaking with Reyes, the deputy reportedly noticed that his eyes were bloodshot and watery.

The deputy believed Reyes showed signs of alcohol impairment.

Reyes agreed to participate in standardized field sobriety testing.

According to the complaint, his performance on the tests increased the deputy’s concerns about impairment.

Preliminary Breath Test Registers 0.213

Following the field sobriety tests, Reyes agreed to provide a preliminary breath sample.

The roadside test reportedly registered an alcohol concentration of 0.213.

Deputies placed Reyes under arrest on suspicion of driving while impaired.

The deputy then applied for a search warrant to obtain a blood or urine sample.

Authorities secured the warrant, and Reyes complied with the testing requirements.

According to court documents, Reyes elected to provide a blood sample.

Laboratory analysis later showed an alcohol concentration of 0.20.

The complaint does not state that the deputy observed Reyes driving before the investigation.

Two Third-Degree DWI Charges Filed

Prosecutors charged Reyes with two counts of third-degree driving while impaired.

Count I – Third-Degree DWI: Operating or being in physical control of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
Count II – Third-Degree DWI: Operating or being in physical control of a vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.

Both charges are classified as gross misdemeanors.

Under Minnesota law, an alcohol concentration of 0.16 or higher qualifies as an aggravating factor.

A third-degree DWI conviction can carry up to 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.

Additional information is available under Minnesota Statute 169A.26 and Minnesota Statute 169A.03.

The case is filed in Becker County District Court under court file number 03-CR-26-1910.

The criminal complaint was issued with a summons.

The allegations have not been proven in court. Reyes is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

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