Thief River Falls DWI Arrest After Traffic Stop

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A Viking man was cited for DWI after a traffic stop in Thief River Falls.

The stop happened April 29 at 2:26 p.m. Police stopped a vehicle in the 1500 block of Third Street East.

Shawn Pierre Belland II, 37, of Viking, was cited for DWI. He was also arrested after the stop.

According to the citation, Belland’s blood alcohol content was allegedly 0.11.

Traffic Stop Reported On Third Street East

The citation states that police made the stop during the afternoon hours. The stop occurred on the east side of Thief River Falls.

Authorities did not list more details in the report. No crash was reported in the citation information provided.

DWI cases in Minnesota can involve several factors. Those may include alcohol concentration, driving conduct, and prior offenses.

Minnesota’s DWI law is listed under Minnesota Statute 169A.20. The law covers driving, operating, or being in control of a vehicle while impaired.

Belland has been cited in the case. A citation is only an allegation at this stage.

He is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Local public safety information is available through the Thief River Falls Police Department.

The Minnesota Judicial Branch also provides court resources for the public.

No further information was included in the citation summary.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.

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