Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — Police say a man was cited and arrested after an officer found a vehicle at Northdale Square late at night. The business was closed at the time, according to the citation.
Officer finds vehicle after hours
According to the citation, the incident happened on Dec. 20 at 11:25 p.m. Police observed a vehicle at Northdale Square in Thief River Falls. The business had already closed, police said.
The citation says the vehicle’s hood was up. A man was standing outside the vehicle when the officer first saw it. Police later identified him as Joshua David Lee Weber.
Police say Weber got back into the vehicle as the officer approached. The citation notes the officer knew Weber’s driving privileges were revoked.
Charges listed in the citation
Weber, 31, of Thief River Falls, was cited for fourth-degree DWI. He was also cited for driving after revocation. Police also cited him for possession of an open cannabis package in a motor vehicle.
Police say Weber was arrested. The citation says he told the officer he was driving home from work.
Impairment claims
The citation says Weber showed possible signs of controlled substance use. Police say he failed field sobriety tests.
When asked, Weber allegedly said he last used methamphetamine two weeks earlier. The citation notes a blood alcohol content level was not available.
Related law links
Minnesota Statute 169A.27: Fourth-degree DWI
Minnesota Statute 171.24: Driving after revocation
Minnesota Statute 169A.36: Cannabis in a motor vehicle
Minnesota Office of Traffic Safety
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
Oh josh
Part of me says the cars should be taken away from the person who does the DWI, as in the county or state taking possession of them.
Jeff Kalpakoff Only way to keep some drunk drivers off the road.