{"id":30272,"date":"2026-05-26T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T20:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=30272"},"modified":"2026-05-25T09:00:11","modified_gmt":"2026-05-25T14:00:11","slug":"beltrami-stop-leads-to-drug-dwi-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/beltrami-stop-leads-to-drug-dwi-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Beltrami Stop Leads To Drug DWI Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Beltrami Stop Leads To Drug DWI Charge<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Polk County<\/strong> (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Fertile man is facing a gross misdemeanor DWI charge in Polk County District Court.<\/p>\n<p>Ryan Oliver Aune, 34, is charged with third-degree driving while impaired. The charge involves an alleged controlled substance in his body.<\/p>\n<p>The complaint says the case began during a traffic stop east of Beltrami. A Minnesota State Patrol trooper reported seeing a white 2001 Ford F-150 traveling east on County Road 1.<\/p>\n<p>According to the complaint, radar showed the pickup traveling 74 mph. The posted speed limit was 55 mph.<\/p>\n<h2>Traffic Stop Near Beltrami<\/h2>\n<p>The trooper stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as Ryan Oliver Aune. The complaint says Aune did not have his driver\u2019s license with him.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities later reported that Aune\u2019s driving privileges were revoked. A female passenger was also inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>The complaint says the passenger had a felony warrant from Norman County. Court records also state an active order for protection barred Aune from contacting her.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 24px 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; border-radius: 6px;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/AUNE-RYAN-OLIVER.jpg\" alt=\"Mugshot of Ryan Oliver Aune\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px; color: #666;\">Ryan Oliver Aune<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Drug Testing Allegations<\/h2>\n<p>Authorities said Aune admitted to using methamphetamine within the past two days. He was arrested and taken to the Polk County Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n<p>At the sheriff\u2019s office, the complaint says Aune admitted to recent methamphetamine use. Officers also reported bloodshot eyes and sores on his face.<\/p>\n<p>Aune agreed to provide a urine sample, according to the complaint. Initial testing was presumptive positive for THC, MDMA, amphetamine, and methamphetamine.<\/p>\n<p>The sample was sent to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for confirmation. The BCA test later showed amphetamine and methamphetamine.<\/p>\n<p>Methamphetamine and amphetamine are listed under the Minnesota controlled substance law. More information is available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/152.02\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Gross Misdemeanor Charge<\/h2>\n<p>The complaint lists the charge under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169A.20\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a>. It also cites the third-degree DWI statute.<\/p>\n<p>The charge carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail. It also carries a possible $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutors allege an aggravating factor was present. The complaint cites Aune\u2019s prior DWI conviction from July 9, 2019.<\/p>\n<p>Court records also list several pending cases and prior convictions. Those include drug, driving, burglary, and domestic-related cases.<\/p>\n<p>A criminal complaint is not a conviction. Aune is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Chris Harper reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Beltrami Stop Leads To Drug DWI Charge Polk County (trfnews.i234.me) \u2014 A Fertile man is facing a gross misdemeanor DWI charge in Polk County District Court. Ryan Oliver Aune, 34, is charged with third-degree driving while impaired. The charge involves an alleged controlled substance in his body. 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