Tristan Michael Stevens, 30, of Twin Valley, is charged with operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours.<\/p>\n
The charge was filed in Minnesota\u2019s 9th Judicial District under court file number 44-CR-26-263.<\/p>\n
According to the criminal complaint, the case stems from a traffic stop on March 22, 2026.<\/p>\n
The complaint says a vehicle was seen slowing down while traveling south on U.S. Highway 59<\/a>.<\/p>\n The vehicle then allegedly made a U-turn at an intersection without using signals.<\/p>\n Court documents state the vehicle then rapidly accelerated northbound.<\/p>\n A law enforcement officer attempted to catch up with the vehicle.<\/p>\n The complaint says the officer was traveling about 80 to 100 miles per hour.<\/p>\n The vehicle\u2019s taillights still appeared to be pulling away, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n Emergency lights and a siren were then activated for a traffic stop.<\/p>\n The vehicle braked, made another U-turn, and stopped, the complaint states.<\/p>\n When the officer approached, Stevens was identified as the driver.<\/p>\n The complaint says the officer reported an odor of alcohol.<\/p>\n Stevens also allegedly had bloodshot and watery eyes.<\/p>\n The complaint also says his speech was slurred.<\/p>\n Tristan Michael Stevens<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Court documents say Stevens admitted to drinking.<\/p>\n The complaint says Stevens was asked to step out of the vehicle.<\/p>\n He allegedly took a sip from a bottle and spilled some on his shirt.<\/p>\n After he exited the vehicle, officers reported signs of impairment.<\/p>\n The complaint says Stevens did not give a yes or no answer about field sobriety tests.<\/p>\n He was later arrested and taken to the Mahnomen County Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n According to the complaint, Stevens submitted to a breath test at 12:35 a.m.<\/p>\n The final reported result was .20 alcohol concentration.<\/p>\n Under Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a>, DWI cases can involve alcohol concentration results.<\/p>\n The complaint also references Minnesota Statute 169A.26<\/a>, involving third-degree DWI.<\/p>\n The charge carries a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail.<\/p>\n It also carries a possible $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n Court records may be reviewed through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n A criminal complaint is not a conviction.<\/p>\n Stevens is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\nTraffic Stop On U.S. Highway 59<\/h2>\n
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