The case was filed in Minnesota\u2019s Ninth Judicial District. The court file number is 04-CR-26-1273.<\/p>\n
Mason is charged with gross misdemeanor DWI and gross misdemeanor child endangerment.<\/p>\n
He also faces a gross misdemeanor false-name charge and misdemeanor driving after revocation.<\/p>\n
The charges remain allegations. Mason is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n
Traffic Stop on Highway 89<\/h2>\n
According to the complaint, a deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding on Highway 89.<\/p>\n
The deputy reported seeing the driver open the door and pour liquid from the vehicle.<\/p>\n
The complaint says the deputy noticed a strong alcohol odor near the driver.<\/p>\n
The driver\u2019s eyes also appeared red and watery, according to court records.<\/p>\n
Investigators allege the driver gave another person\u2019s name and birth date.<\/p>\n
Authorities later identified the driver as Ari James Mason, the complaint states.<\/p>\n
A records check showed Mason\u2019s Minnesota driving privileges were revoked.<\/p>\n
Breath Tests and Child Passenger<\/h2>\n
Mason completed field sobriety tests, which reportedly showed several signs of impairment.<\/p>\n
A preliminary breath test measured his alcohol concentration at 0.13, the complaint states.<\/p>\n
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![\"Ari](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/MasonAri.png\")
Ari James Mason.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\nA later breath test at the Beltrami County jail measured 0.12.<\/p>\n
The complaint also states that Mason\u2019s child was inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n
Prosecutors allege the situation placed the child at risk of serious harm.<\/p>\n
Charges and Possible Penalties<\/h2>\n
The DWI charge alleges Mason had an alcohol concentration above Minnesota\u2019s legal limit.<\/p>\n
It also alleges that two aggravating factors were present during the incident.<\/p>\n
The complaint cites a prior DWI case involving Mason.<\/p>\n
Each gross misdemeanor charge carries up to 364 days in jail.<\/p>\n
Each also carries a possible fine of up to $3,000.<\/p>\n
The driving-after-revocation charge carries up to 90 days in jail.<\/p>\n
That misdemeanor also carries a possible fine of up to $1,000.<\/p>\n
Readers can review Minnesota\u2019s DWI law<\/a> through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.<\/p>\n State laws also cover child endangerment<\/a> and false information<\/a>.<\/p>\n The revoked-license law is available under Minnesota Statute 171.24<\/a>.<\/p>\n Case information may be available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n No conviction has been entered in this case.<\/p>\n The complaint gives the prosecution\u2019s account. Its claims have not been tested at trial.<\/p>\n