{"id":36631,"date":"2026-07-08T14:20:03","date_gmt":"2026-07-08T19:20:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=36631"},"modified":"2026-07-05T16:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-07-05T21:30:10","slug":"cass-lake-dwi-stop-leads-to-two-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/cass-lake-dwi-stop-leads-to-two-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Cass Lake DWI Stop Leads to Two Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cass Lake DWI Stop Leads to Two Charges<\/h2>\n

CASS LAKE<\/strong> \u2014 (trfnews.i234.me)<\/a> \u2014 A Brooklyn Center man faces two gross misdemeanor DWI charges after a June traffic stop.<\/p>\n

Jon David Michael Clementson is charged in Cass County District Court. The case was filed under court number 11-CR-26-830.<\/p>\n

The complaint lists one count of refusing a chemical breath test. It also lists one count of driving while impaired by alcohol.<\/p>\n

Both charges stem from an alleged incident on June 11, 2026. Each count carries up to 364 days and a $3,000 fine.<\/p>\n

Officer Reports Wide Turn<\/h2>\n

According to the complaint, a Leech Lake Tribal Police officer was driving west on 164th Street. The officer saw a red Ford Focus turning from 69th Avenue.<\/p>\n

The car allegedly entered the wrong lane during a wide turn. The officer reported braking the squad car to avoid a crash.<\/p>\n

The officer then stopped the vehicle. Clementson was the only occupant and was driving, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

The complaint says Clementson had bloodshot and watery eyes. It also says his speech was slurred and his coordination appeared poor.<\/p>\n

Clementson allegedly said he drank three beers during the previous hour. The officer then asked him to leave the vehicle.<\/p>\n

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\"JonJon David Michael Clementson<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Complaint Alleges Test Refusal<\/h2>\n

The complaint says Clementson refused field sobriety tests. It says he appeared unsteady and swayed after leaving the car.<\/p>\n

He was taken to the Cass County Law Enforcement Center. There, an officer read the breath test advisory twice.<\/p>\n

Clementson requested an attorney during the second reading. After receiving a call, he allegedly refused the breath test.<\/p>\n

Prior DWI Cases Cited<\/h2>\n

Prosecutors listed two earlier Beltrami County DWI convictions as aggravating factors. The complaint dates those convictions to 2018 and 2019.<\/p>\n

The charges reference Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a> and Minnesota Statute 169A.25<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Those laws address impaired driving, chemical test refusal, and second-degree DWI offenses.<\/p>\n

The case is pending in Cass County District Court<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A criminal complaint contains allegations. Clementson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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