Thief River Falls: Donald Longtin Faces DWI Refusal

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – An 80-year-old Plummer man was arrested following an October 10 traffic stop in Thief River Falls.

Donald Marvin Longtin faces a second-degree driving while impaired charge involving alleged test refusal.

According to the criminal complaint, officers observed possible signs of impairment during the encounter.

The traffic stop occurred near the intersection of Third Street and Davis Avenue.

Traffic Stop Leads to DWI Arrest

Police encountered Longtin’s vehicle near Third Street and Davis Avenue on October 10.

During the investigation, officers reported observing indicators that suggested Longtin might be impaired.

According to the complaint, Longtin declined to participate in field sobriety testing.

Officers also requested a preliminary breath test to help assess possible alcohol impairment.

Longtin allegedly refused that preliminary test on two separate occasions.

Following the investigation, police arrested Longtin on suspicion of driving while impaired.

He was subsequently charged with second-degree DWI involving test refusal.

The criminal complaint also references a previous DWI conviction involving Longtin.

According to the document, that conviction occurred within the past 10 years.

Under Minnesota law, certain prior impaired driving convictions can increase the severity of a new DWI offense.

A qualifying prior conviction within 10 years may count as an aggravating factor.

The supplied complaint summary does not identify the date or details of Longtin’s earlier conviction.

Minnesota Statute 169A.25 establishes the requirements for second-degree driving while impaired.

The law classifies second-degree DWI as a gross misdemeanor.

A qualifying chemical test refusal involving one aggravating factor can support a second-degree DWI charge.

However, a preliminary roadside breath test differs from an evidentiary chemical test.

The supplied summary describes Longtin refusing preliminary testing but does not explain the separate chemical test refusal allegation.

It also does not provide any blood alcohol concentration results.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.25 for second-degree DWI requirements.

Additional information about chemical test refusal appears under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.

The available report confirms that Longtin was arrested following the October 10 encounter.

However, it does not specify where he was taken after his arrest.

No scheduled court appearance, bail amount, or criminal case number was included in the supplied information.

The report also does not explain what initially prompted officers to investigate the vehicle.

Further information may become available through official court filings and hearings.

Readers can search the Minnesota Court Records Online portal for publicly available case information.

The charge remains an allegation unless proven in court.

Longtin is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.