Adam Lee Bridge, 44, has been charged in Cass County District Court with refusing to submit to a chemical breath test. The charge was filed under the Minnesota impaired driving law.<\/p>\n
The complaint says the case stems from an incident on June 4, 2026. Police allege Bridge was seen riding a self-propelled electric E-bike near Highway 371 in Pine River.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, Bridge was allegedly coming from Barstock Liquors. Police also reported seeing an alcoholic beverage in his hand while he rode in public.<\/p>\n
Complaint Details<\/h2>\n
Moments later, police found the E-bike parked near a picnic table by a Highway 371 gas station. The complaint says a Twisted Tea alcoholic beverage was on the table.<\/p>\n
Bridge was inside the gas station when police made contact with him. Officers were also told Bridge had a Cass County warrant.<\/p>\n
Police said they smelled alcohol on Bridge\u2019s breath. The complaint also says his eyes appeared bloodshot and watery.<\/p>\n
Investigators said Bridge\u2019s behavior did not appear normal. Field sobriety testing was then discussed.<\/p>\n
The complaint says Bridge first refused field sobriety tests. He later agreed to take them.<\/p>\n
Police then asked Bridge to blow into a preliminary breath test device. Court documents say he refused.<\/p>\n
Test Refusal Alleged<\/h2>\n
Bridge was arrested on suspicion of DWI. Police said the arrest involved operating a self-propelled motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.<\/p>\n
Authorities said Bridge was read the breath test advisory. He allegedly said he did not understand it.<\/p>\n
The advisory was read again. The complaint says Bridge interrupted and stated he would not take the breath test.<\/p>\n
Police told him that refusal was a crime. Bridge allegedly said he would not take the test.<\/p>\n
The charge is a gross misdemeanor. The complaint lists a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, the case includes one aggravating factor. Court records cite a prior gross misdemeanor test refusal conviction from Crow Wing County in 2022.<\/p>\n
The complaint also lists a 2014 DWI case in Cass County. However, court documents say that case is not within the 10-year enhancement window.<\/p>\n
More information on Minnesota impaired driving laws is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>. Public court information may also be searched through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bridge is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n
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