Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) Court records say a Puposky man is charged with third-degree DWI. Deputies found his pickup in a ditch.
Anthony Robert Boe, 30, of Puposky, is the defendant. The alleged offense date is February 21, 2026.
Court documents were filed on February 23, 2026. The case is in the Beltrami County District Court.
What deputies reported
A traffic deputy was sent to Lake Avenue NE and Bass Lake Road NE, the complaint says. A caller said the driver looked impaired.
Deputies found a silver Chevrolet pickup in the ditch, the complaint says. The truck had damage on the front corner.
The deputy wrote that the pickup crossed the centerline on a curve. The pickup then left the road, the complaint says.
Contact with the driver
The driver was still in the truck, the complaint says. Deputies identified him as Boe.
The deputy reported red, glassy eyes and an alcohol odor. The complaint says the weather and the location made testing hard.
Boe was taken to the Beltrami County Jail for field testing, the complaint says.
Breath tests and field tests
The complaint says Boe struggled to follow directions. The deputy reported swaying and poor balance.
A preliminary breath test showed 0.24 alcohol concentration, the complaint says. A later breath test showed 0.22.
Charge and bail
Prosecutors charged Boe with third-degree DWI. The count alleges 0.08 or more within two hours.
Under Minnesota law, third-degree DWI is a gross misdemeanor. The complaint lists one aggravating factor.
Judge Jeanine R. Brand set bail, the complaint says. Release was set at $0 with conditions.
Alternatively, bail was set at $12,000 without conditions. Future court dates are scheduled.
What happens next
Boe is presumed innocent unless proven guilty. His case will move through the district court.
Public case updates may appear online. Some documents may not be available.
Resources
- Beltrami County Sheriff’s Office — agency information and contacts.
- Minnesota Statute 169A.26 — third-degree DWI details.
- Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO) — search many public district court cases.
- NHTSA drunk driving resources — facts and prevention tips.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.