The charges include two gross misdemeanors and one misdemeanor. The case was filed in Minnesota\u2019s Ninth Judicial District Court.<\/p>\n
Stevens is charged with second-degree DWI test refusal. She also faces third-degree DWI involving a controlled substance.<\/p>\n
The third charge alleges driving after revocation. Court records list the case as 44-CR-26-321.<\/p>\n
Passenger Arrest Led to Investigation<\/h2>\n
According to the complaint, law enforcement received information about a wanted man near the Dollar General store.<\/p>\n
An officer stopped a vehicle driven by Stevens. Thomas Arthur Turner II was seated in the passenger seat.<\/p>\n
Turner was arrested on an outstanding warrant. The officer then reported seeing possible signs of impairment in Stevens.<\/p>\n
The complaint says Stevens spoke slowly and had constricted pupils. She also allegedly said she had used drugs that morning.<\/p>\n
Stevens completed several field sobriety tests. The officer reported balance problems, swaying, and an incorrect number of steps.<\/p>\n
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Michelle Renee Stevens<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\nComplaint Alleges Meth and Fentanyl Use<\/h2>\n
The complaint says Stevens admitted smoking methamphetamine and fentanyl earlier that morning.<\/p>\n
She was arrested on suspicion of impaired driving. A vehicle search allegedly found drug paraphernalia and a glass pipe.<\/p>\n
The pipe reportedly contained white residue. The vehicle was later held for towing.<\/p>\n
At the Mahnomen County Sheriff\u2019s Office, Stevens received a search warrant for a biological sample.<\/p>\n
Authorities explained that refusing the test could result in another criminal charge.<\/p>\n
Stevens first agreed to provide urine, according to the complaint. She later declined after waiting about 30 minutes.<\/p>\n
Possible Penalties<\/h2>\n
Each gross misdemeanor charge carries up to 364 days in jail. Each also carries a possible $3,000 fine.<\/p>\n
The misdemeanor charge carries up to 90 days in jail. It also carries a possible $1,000 fine.<\/p>\n
The complaint cites Minnesota\u2019s DWI law<\/a> and driving-after-revocation law<\/a>.<\/p>\n Prosecutors also cited a prior qualified impaired-driving conviction from 2018.<\/p>\n Count III contains a different person\u2019s name within its charge description. The probable-cause section identifies Stevens as the driver.<\/p>\n That difference may be a clerical error in the complaint. The court will decide the charges based on evidence.<\/p>\n All charges are allegations. Stevens is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n