{"id":31360,"date":"2026-06-04T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-04T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=31360"},"modified":"2026-06-01T05:40:52","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T10:40:52","slug":"williams-man-charged-after-dwi-jail-incident","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/williams-man-charged-after-dwi-jail-incident\/","title":{"rendered":"Williams Man Charged After DWI, Jail Incident"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Williams Man Charged After DWI, Jail Incident<\/h2>\n

Williams<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Williams man is facing gross misdemeanor charges after a May 19 incident that began as a noise complaint.<\/p>\n

According to a Lake of the Woods County court complaint, Jace Allen Nelson, 26, was charged in the 9th Judicial District Court. The case is listed as Court File No. 39-CR-26-70.<\/p>\n

Nelson is charged with third-degree DWI, third-degree DWI with an alcohol level of .08 or more, and fourth-degree assault of a peace officer.<\/p>\n

Noise Complaint Led To Contact<\/h2>\n

The complaint says deputies responded around 10:14 p.m. to Zippel Avenue in Williams. A caller reported a dark gray SUV playing loud music near a church.<\/p>\n

A deputy reported hearing the music from a squad car. The driver was later identified as Nelson.<\/p>\n

Authorities allege Nelson was uncooperative at first. The complaint says he eventually gave deputies his driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n

Deputies reported smelling alcohol. Nelson allegedly said he had been smoking weed and drinking earlier.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, deputies saw open Twisted Tea cans inside the vehicle. They also reported seeing a vape and more containers within reach.<\/p>\n

Field Tests And Breath Result<\/h2>\n

Nelson allegedly agreed to field sobriety testing. Deputies reported several signs of impairment during the tests.<\/p>\n

The complaint says Nelson was then arrested for DWI. A search of the vehicle allegedly found a glass pipe, two lighters, and an empty jar.<\/p>\n

During transport, Nelson allegedly said he had \u201csix drinks.\u201d At the jail, deputies read him the breath test advisory.<\/p>\n

The complaint says Nelson asked to speak with an attorney. He later decided not to speak with one.<\/p>\n

Authorities allege a DMT breath test showed a .09 result. Minnesota\u2019s DWI law can be reviewed through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Jail Incident Alleged<\/h2>\n

The complaint says Nelson became upset during the jail booking process. Deputies alleged he refused to follow jail clothing and jewelry rules.<\/p>\n

Authorities allege Nelson resisted when deputies tried to remove a necklace and ring. The complaint says he later kicked a deputy while being moved to a cell.<\/p>\n

Deputies also alleged Nelson splashed water onto a deputy\u2019s legs. The water reportedly reached the hallway outside the cell.<\/p>\n

Third-degree DWI is covered under Minnesota Statute 169A.26<\/a>. Fourth-degree assault provisions are listed under Minnesota Statute 609.2231<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Court records can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A criminal complaint is not a conviction. Nelson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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