Skyler Ronald Knotts, 30, is charged with driving while impaired. He also faces a charge for driving without a required ignition interlock device.<\/p>\n
The charges were filed in Minnesota\u2019s Ninth Judicial District Court. The case is listed as court file 04-CR-26-1308.<\/p>\n
Traffic Stop on Gull Lake Loop Road<\/h2>\n
According to the criminal complaint, a sheriff\u2019s deputy stopped a vehicle for speeding on June 6, 2026.<\/p>\n
The stop happened along Gull Lake Loop Road Northeast in Beltrami County.<\/p>\n
Knotts was identified as the driver, according to the complaint. The deputy reported smelling alcohol while speaking with him.<\/p>\n
The complaint also states that Knotts had a flushed face. His eyes were described as bloodshot and watery.<\/p>\n
A records check showed that Knotts had a restricted driver\u2019s license. The restriction required an approved ignition interlock device.<\/p>\n
Investigators allege that the vehicle did not have a functioning interlock device.<\/p>\n Knotts agreed to complete field sobriety tests, according to the court filing.<\/p>\n The deputy reported seeing additional signs of possible impairment during those tests.<\/p>\n A preliminary breath test produced a reading of 0.119, the complaint states.<\/p>\n Knotts was then arrested and transported to the Beltrami County Jail.<\/p>\n At the jail, he received the state\u2019s breath-test advisory. He was also offered an opportunity to contact an attorney.<\/p>\n A later evidentiary breath test reported an alcohol concentration of 0.08.<\/p>\n The first charge alleges Knotts had an alcohol concentration of at least 0.08 within two hours of driving.<\/p>\n That count was filed under Minnesota\u2019s DWI law<\/a>.<\/p>\n Prosecutors allege that two prior DWI convictions created aggravating factors in the new case.<\/p>\n The complaint lists prior gross misdemeanor convictions from 2019 and 2025.<\/p>\n The second count alleges Knotts violated the restrictions placed on his driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n Information about Minnesota\u2019s program is available through the Ignition Interlock Device Program<\/a>.<\/p>\n Each charge carries a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail. Each also carries a possible $3,000 fine.<\/p>\n Charges are allegations and do not prove guilt. Knotts is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n Public court information can be found through the Minnesota Court Records Online system<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Skyler](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/KnottsSkyler.png\")
Breath Tests Reported<\/h2>\n
Two Gross Misdemeanor Charges<\/h2>\n