{"id":34768,"date":"2026-06-28T07:52:27","date_gmt":"2026-06-28T12:52:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=34768"},"modified":"2026-06-28T07:52:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-28T12:52:27","slug":"detroit-lakes-excavator-damage-sparks-felony-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/detroit-lakes-excavator-damage-sparks-felony-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Detroit Lakes Excavator Damage Sparks Felony Case"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Detroit Lakes Excavator Damage Sparks Felony Case<\/h2>\n

DETROIT LAKES<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Phoenix man faces charges after an excavator allegedly damaged several local properties.<\/p>\n

Alex Prescott-Hansen, 30, is charged in Becker County District Court.<\/p>\n

He faces felony first-degree property damage and misdemeanor driving while impaired.<\/p>\n

The charges follow an incident reported on June 21 near 102 West Lake Drive.<\/p>\n

Police Respond to Hotel Damage<\/h2>\n

Detroit Lakes police responded after receiving a report of damage at a hotel.<\/p>\n

Officers located Prescott-Hansen and believed he appeared impaired, according to the criminal complaint.<\/p>\n

He allegedly admitted trying to drive the excavator after attending a party at Zorbaz.<\/p>\n

A Becker County deputy found the excavator near the reported damage.<\/p>\n

Investigators believe it was moved from an area near the Lakeside restaurant.<\/p>\n

The machine allegedly knocked down a new light pole and damaged a concrete sidewalk.<\/p>\n

Damage Reported at Several Locations<\/h2>\n

The complaint says the excavator continued east toward HUB 41.<\/p>\n

It allegedly damaged an outdoor handrail system and destroyed a sailboat sculpture.<\/p>\n

Authorities say the machine later struck an awning at the Fairfield hotel.<\/p>\n

Several boards or panels were torn away or broken, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

Damage at HUB 41 alone was estimated at $40,000.<\/p>\n

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Alex Prescott-Hansen<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Breath Tests Cited in Complaint<\/h2>\n

Officers reported that Prescott-Hansen had glossy, bloodshot, and watery eyes.<\/p>\n

They also reported slurred speech during their contact with him.<\/p>\n

A preliminary breath test showed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.175, the complaint states.<\/p>\n

A later breath test measured 0.18, according to authorities.<\/p>\n

Minnesota\u2019s legal driving limit is 0.08.<\/p>\n

Impaired driving information is available from the Minnesota Department of Health<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Judge Orders Detention<\/h2>\n

A judge ordered Prescott-Hansen detained pending further court proceedings.<\/p>\n

First-degree property damage carries a possible five-year prison sentence.<\/p>\n

The charge also carries a possible $10,000 fine.<\/p>\n

The misdemeanor DWI charge carries up to 90 days in jail.<\/p>\n

It also carries a possible $1,000 fine.<\/p>\n

The charges are allegations and do not prove guilt.<\/p>\n

Prescott-Hansen is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

Case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Local court details are available from the Becker County District Court<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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