Pine River Man Charged With DWI After Traffic Stop
Cass County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Brainerd man is facing DWI charges after a traffic stop near Pine River in Cass County.
Court records show Cole Matthew Ostrowski, 24, of Brainerd, was charged with two counts of gross misdemeanor DWI.
The charges stem from an incident reported on June 19, 2026, on State Highway 371 north of Pine River.
Traffic Complaint Leads To Stop
According to the criminal complaint, authorities received a report about a white truck pulling a camper.
The vehicle was reportedly traveling on Highway 371 in Cass County.
The complaint states the truck crossed the center line and later moved back toward the fog line.
A traffic stop was then conducted.
Ostrowski was identified as the driver of the truck.
The complaint states investigators noticed signs of possible alcohol impairment.
It alleges Ostrowski had bloodshot, watery eyes and slurred speech.
An open can of Busch Light beer was also reportedly found inside the vehicle.
Cole Matthew Ostrowski mugshot
High Alcohol Reading Alleged
The complaint states Ostrowski told authorities he had consumed three beers at the Side Track.
Field sobriety testing was then conducted, according to court documents.
The complaint alleges the tests showed multiple signs of impairment.
A preliminary breath test reportedly showed an alcohol concentration of .177.
A later breath test at the Law Enforcement Center in Walker allegedly showed a .19 alcohol concentration.
Minnesota law considers driving with an alcohol concentration of .08 or higher a DWI offense.
More information about Minnesota DWI laws can be found through the Minnesota Legislature website.
Previous DWI Listed In Court Records
The complaint states Ostrowski has a prior impaired driving conviction within the past 10 years.
Court records list a Cass County DWI conviction entered in August 2019.
Because of the alleged prior conviction and reported alcohol level, prosecutors charged the case with aggravating factors.
The charges include operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of .08 or higher within two hours of driving.
The second charge alleges operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
Both charges are gross misdemeanors.
A gross misdemeanor in Minnesota can carry penalties of up to 364 days in jail and a fine of up to $3,000.
All charges are allegations, and Ostrowski is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Court documents are available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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