{"id":28311,"date":"2026-05-09T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-09T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=28311"},"modified":"2026-05-08T05:28:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-08T10:28:11","slug":"east-grand-forks-driver-charged-in-dwi-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/east-grand-forks-driver-charged-in-dwi-case\/","title":{"rendered":"East Grand Forks Driver Charged In DWI Case"},"content":{"rendered":"

East Grand Forks<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Grand Forks man is facing gross misdemeanor DWI charges after a traffic stop in East Grand Forks.<\/p>\n

Nicholas Anthony Lord, 20, of Grand Forks, North Dakota, is charged in Polk County District Court. The case is filed under court number 60-CR-26-528.<\/p>\n

The complaint charges Lord with third-degree driving while impaired. One count alleges driving under the influence. A second count alleges an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more.<\/p>\n

The alleged offense happened on April 25, 2026, in East Grand Forks.<\/p>\n

Traffic Stop In East Grand Forks<\/h2>\n

According to the complaint, a silver Chevrolet Silverado was stopped on 5th Avenue Northeast. The vehicle allegedly had a cracked windshield and a license plate light issue.<\/p>\n

The complaint says officers also reported an odor of cannabis from the vehicle.<\/p>\n

Lord was identified as the driver. Addison Eve Pal, 18, was identified as a passenger.<\/p>\n

The complaint states Lord had bloodshot and watery eyes. He allegedly said he had smoked cannabis about two hours earlier. He first denied drinking alcohol.<\/p>\n

\"Nicholas<\/p>\n

Nicholas Anthony Lord<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Breath Test Allegations<\/h2>\n

Authorities allege Lord showed several signs of impairment during field sobriety testing.<\/p>\n

The complaint says a preliminary breath test showed a result of .138. Lord then allegedly admitted he had been drinking.<\/p>\n

After his arrest, Lord was taken to the East Grand Forks Police Department. The complaint says a later breath test showed a final reported value of .10.<\/p>\n

Investigators also reported finding an open bottle of Karkov Vodka in the front passenger area. Three cannabis vape pens were also found, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

Pal was cited for minor consumption, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

Prior DWI Listed In Complaint<\/h2>\n

The complaint says Lord had a prior DWI conviction in North Dakota in 2025. That prior case is listed as an aggravating factor.<\/p>\n

Each third-degree DWI count carries a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail. Each count also carries a possible $3,000 fine.<\/p>\n

The complaint also lists possible release conditions under Minnesota law. Those may include alcohol abstinence and electronic alcohol monitoring.<\/p>\n

More information about Minnesota DWI laws is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>. Court record access is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The charges are allegations. Lord 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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