Wadena Man Faces DWI, Meth Charges With Kids in Car

Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) – Wadena resident Dallas James Hatchard, 23, faces three gross misdemeanor charges.

The allegations stem from an October 1, 2026, traffic stop on Highway 59.

Two children were passengers in the vehicle, according to a criminal complaint filed in Polk County District Court.

The charges involve alleged methamphetamine possession and two forms of driving while impaired.

Traffic Stop on Highway 59

At approximately 10:56 p.m., a state trooper noticed a red Buick traveling north on Highway 59.

The vehicle’s license plate lights were not working, according to the complaint.

The Buick turned onto a gravel road and stopped. The trooper then turned around to investigate.

Hatchard was driving, with one adult female passenger and two children inside the car.

During the stop, the trooper reported seeing unusual pupil reactions and rapid eye movements.

The trooper also reported smelling marijuana and observing signs of impairment during field sobriety tests.

Hatchard allegedly said he had smoked marijuana a few hours earlier.

Search Finds Methamphetamine and Drug Paraphernalia

The complaint says Hatchard and the female passenger agreed to a search of the Buick.

During that search, authorities reported finding a small baggie with methamphetamine residue inside Hatchard’s wallet.

They also reported finding marijuana in a black box in the glove compartment.

Three pipes containing burnt methamphetamine residue were reportedly found in the trunk.

Another black box contained a small plastic bag of methamphetamine, according to the complaint.

Children Cited in DWI Charges

Prosecutors filed one DWI charge alleging Hatchard drove while under the influence of cannabis or related products.

A second DWI charge alleges he drove with methamphetamine or its metabolite in his system.

The complaint identifies a child under 16 in the vehicle as an aggravating factor for both DWI counts.

The children’s names and exact ages were not included in the supplied court document.

Blood Sample Collected for Testing

Hatchard was arrested and taken to the Northwest Regional Corrections Center.

A trooper obtained a warrant for a blood or urine sample, according to the complaint.

Hatchard provided a blood sample, which authorities planned to send to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.

The complaint does not include laboratory results. The alleged presence of methamphetamine in his blood remains unconfirmed by the provided records.

Three Gross Misdemeanor Charges Filed

The drug possession charge falls under Minnesota Statute 152.025.

The DWI allegations fall under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.

The charges also cite the third-degree DWI provisions of Minnesota Statute 169A.26.

Each charge carries a maximum possible penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.

The case is filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District under court file number 60-CR-26-1455.

Readers can check public updates through Minnesota Court Records Online.

These charges are allegations. Hatchard is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.

Wadena Man Faces DWI, Meth Charges With Kids in Car

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13 Comments

Now, if they would just quit letting him out of jail, that would be great!

Dallas Hatchard man get off the dope. fucking weirdo bringing it around kids

Cuz I know I would sure be proud of them charges. The picture would be the last thing I would concerned about

Damn Dallas 🤣😭😭😭😭🤣🤣

This dude a bum ever since I’ve known the kid 😂😂 damn shame kids got dragged into it.

He just doesn’t stop does he ?

So like side note, why we just releasing people who are not only endangering other kids but also not paying for his own?! Where’s the accountability for his actions bro, quit releasing the bum ass, maybe he’d be forced to stay clean for at least a day or two💀💁🏽

How’s he already out commenting on a post about himself. 😂

Dallas Hatchard are you ever gonna fucking learn.

First he was a blood, then a cowboy, now just a full bore tweaker 😂😂the circle of lifeeeeee 😂😂😭😭😭

Isn’t this round two😭

Joshua Sellin yeah no he is not a good person, even if he was sober. He still disrespects woman. He still talks to people like he’s a gangster. He still manipulates people to send him money. He uses his child to gaslight people to get money for his little fix. He will never be a good person. And he never has.

Doesn’t surprise me, do the right thing Polk County, Wadena is crooked, he’d be back out in no time