Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) A Redby man faces a second-degree DWI charge after a Jan. 14 traffic stop.
Benais was arrested during the stop, according to the complaint.
The complaint does not mention a crash or injuries.
It also does not list any passengers.
Traffic stop details
Deputies stopped a vehicle near Main Avenue and Third Street, according to a criminal complaint.
The complaint names the driver as Dangelo William Benais, 25, of Redby.
Deputies reported signs of impairment during the stop.
The complaint says Benais told deputies he had drunk a few beers earlier.
The complaint says he last used marijuana around 9 to 10 a.m.
Deputies said Benais failed field sobriety tests.
A preliminary breath test showed 0.18 blood alcohol content, the complaint says.
Breath test results and items found
At the Law Enforcement Center, a second breath test showed 0.188 BAC.
The complaint lists that result as evidence in the case.
Deputies also reported finding alcohol containers in the vehicle.
The complaint lists two empty cans of Monaco cocktails.
It also lists a bottle of DeKuyper Peppermint Schnapps.
The bottle had a small amount of liquid, the complaint says.
Charge and prior record
Benais is charged with second-degree DWI.
The complaint alleges two or more aggravating factors.
The complaint says Benais has two prior DWI convictions in the past 10 years.
Charges are allegations.
Prosecutors must prove the allegations in court.
What happens next
Benais is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Future hearings will be scheduled in the district court.
Any plea, verdict, or sentence will be listed in court records.
Online court records can show the next hearing date.
They can also show any bail terms and future orders.
Learn more
Readers can find Minnesota’s second-degree DWI statute here: Minnesota Statute 169A.25
More information on impaired driving laws is available through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety: Minnesota DPS: Impaired Driving Laws
National safety resources are available through NHTSA: NHTSA: Drunk Driving Resources
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
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