{"id":28219,"date":"2026-05-09T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=28219"},"modified":"2026-05-07T06:13:39","modified_gmt":"2026-05-07T11:13:39","slug":"ada-stop-leads-to-dwi-charges-for-fargo-man","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/ada-stop-leads-to-dwi-charges-for-fargo-man\/","title":{"rendered":"Ada Stop Leads To DWI Charges For Fargo Man"},"content":{"rendered":"

ADA, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Fargo man is facing several charges after a traffic stop in Norman County.<\/p>\n

Jonathan Wayne Kingbird, 41, of Fargo, North Dakota, is charged in Norman County District Court.<\/p>\n

The case was filed in Minnesota\u2019s 9th Judicial District under court file 54-CR-26-119.<\/p>\n

Traffic Stop On Highway 200<\/h2>\n

According to the criminal complaint, the stop happened on April 26, 2026.<\/p>\n

An Ada police officer was patrolling State Highway 200 near County Road 35.<\/p>\n

The officer reported seeing a driver holding a phone while driving.<\/p>\n

The driver allegedly said he was calling his son.<\/p>\n

The driver was later identified as Jonathan Kingbird.<\/p>\n

Alcohol Allegations<\/h2>\n

The complaint says the officer smelled alcohol coming from the vehicle.<\/p>\n

Kingbird first denied drinking alcohol, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

He later allegedly said he had two vodka soda drinks.<\/p>\n

The officer also reported seeing glossy eyes.<\/p>\n

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\"MugshotJonathan Wayne Kingbird<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Kingbird declined some field sobriety tests, citing poor balance.<\/p>\n

The complaint says he later provided a preliminary breath test.<\/p>\n

That test allegedly showed 0.19 at 8:29 p.m.<\/p>\n

At the sheriff\u2019s office, breath testing allegedly showed 0.20 at 9:01 p.m.<\/p>\n

Charges Filed In Norman County<\/h2>\n

Kingbird is charged with third-degree DWI, a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

He is also charged with using a wireless device while driving.<\/p>\n

Additional counts include reckless driving and an open bottle violation.<\/p>\n

The complaint says a half-consumed vodka shooter was found in the center console.<\/p>\n

Court records and Minnesota case information can be reviewed through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Minnesota DWI laws are listed under Chapter 169A of Minnesota Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The charges are allegations.<\/p>\n

Kingbird is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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