Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) — A shocking turn of events has landed Arick Walter Broden, 43, behind bars in Polk County after he refused to submit to a chemical test during a DUI traffic stop. The incident, which unfolded on March 27, 2025, resulted in Broden being formally charged under statute 169A.20.2, a gross misdemeanor offense.
Refusing a chemical test when suspected of DUI is a serious offense in Minnesota and may carry consequences as severe as or worse than failing the test itself.
This isn’t Broden’s first brush with the law. According to prior reports, he has also faced felony charges for domestic assault by strangulation, raising even more public concern about his pattern of behavior [3].
Authorities are urging the public to always cooperate during traffic stops for their safety and legal protection.
Did you know?
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In Minnesota, refusing a DUI chemical test is treated as a gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to 1 year in jail and a $3,000 fine.
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Repeat DUI offenders or those with prior related charges face enhanced penalties.
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Minnesota’s implied consent law automatically applies when driving, meaning a refusal to test has serious consequences.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.