Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Red Lake man is facing a gross misdemeanor DWI charge after a traffic stop in Beltrami County.
Cole Irvine Cobenais, of Red Lake, is charged in Beltrami County District Court with third-degree DWI. The charge is tied to an alleged alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours of driving.
The case was filed under court file number 04-CR-26-888. The offense date listed in the complaint is April 18, 2026.
Traffic Stop Reported Near Irvine Avenue
According to the criminal complaint, a deputy was parked along Irvine Avenue NW at about 9:21 p.m. The deputy saw a dark Chrysler sedan traveling south.
The vehicle approached Irvine Avenue and Lumberjack Road NW. The complaint says the center brake light was not working.
A traffic stop was then made for the alleged equipment violation. The driver was identified as Cole Irvine Cobenais.
The complaint says Cobenais had glassy and red eyes. Two rear-seat passengers were also in the vehicle.
Breath Tests Listed In Complaint
Authorities later learned Cobenais had a revoked driver’s license, according to the complaint.
The deputy conducted field sobriety testing. The complaint says Cobenais showed signs of impairment during the tests.
A preliminary breath test showed a result of .117, according to the complaint. Cobenais was then arrested on suspicion of DWI.
He was taken to the Beltrami County Jail. The complaint says he later gave a breath test result of .09.
Minnesota law lists third-degree DWI under Minnesota Statute 169A.26. The DWI driving offense is listed under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.
Passenger Also Arrested
The complaint says one rear-seat passenger first gave a false name. She was later identified as Edyn Ann Drouillard.
Authorities found she had multiple arrest warrants, according to the complaint. A purse she carried was searched.
The complaint says a small baggie was found inside. The substance field-tested positive for methamphetamine.
A second passenger was identified as Stanley Charles Donnell. The complaint says the rear-seat passengers were not wearing seat belts.
Prior Convictions Cited
The complaint lists a January 2026 conviction for driving after revocation in Wright County.
It also lists an April 2018 conviction for third-degree DWI in Beltrami County.
The current charge carries a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.
Beltrami County District Court is part of Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District. Court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
Cobenais is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.