Thief River Falls, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – In a routine traffic stop conducted by the sheriff’s office around 10:39 a.m., Brock Damon Newland, 56, of Warren, found himself facing serious charges.
Newland was pulled over, although the exact location of the stop remains undisclosed in the complaint. Subsequent assessments led to Newland being charged with third-degree refusal to submit to a chemical test, resulting in his arrest.
Allegedly failing field sobriety tests prompted law enforcement to seek a search warrant for blood or urine samples. However, Newland declined to cooperate, refusing to provide a sample.
The incident highlights the sheriff’s office’s commitment to ensuring road safety and enforcing compliance with legal requirements related to sobriety testing. Newland’s refusal underscores the complexities law enforcement faces in such situations.
Further proceedings will follow as the case unfolds, emphasizing the importance of adhering to regulations concerning chemical testing during traffic stops.