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Longville Stop Leads to Two Felony DWI Charges<\/h2>\n

LONGVILLE, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me)<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 Joshua Ford Hess faces two felony DWI charges following an incident outside a Longville liquor store.<\/p>\n

The charges were filed in Cass County District Court. The case number is 11-CR-26-796.<\/p>\n

Deputy Finds Driver in Running Truck<\/h2>\n

Court records say a deputy responded around 9:20 a.m. on June 7, 2026. The call involved a man sleeping inside a running truck.<\/p>\n

The gray Toyota Tundra was parked outside the Longville Bottle Shop. Hess was reportedly alone in the driver\u2019s seat.<\/p>\n

The complaint says the deputy knocked several times without getting a response. The deputy then opened the door because of health concerns.<\/p>\n

Hess woke after the deputy used a sternum rub. The complaint says he smelled strongly of alcohol.<\/p>\n

An open alcoholic drink was also seen in the center console, according to the filing.<\/p>\n

Hess allegedly had bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and poor balance. He reportedly stumbled near the truck after leaving the driver\u2019s seat.<\/p>\n

The complaint says Hess first declined field sobriety testing. He later agreed to an eye movement test.<\/p>\n

The deputy reported signs commonly linked to impairment during that test. Further physical tests were not attempted because of flight concerns.<\/p>\n

Hess also declined a preliminary breath test, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

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Joshua Ford Hess<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Breath Test Recorded as a Refusal<\/h2>\n

Hess was taken to the Cass County Law Enforcement Center. Authorities then read him Minnesota\u2019s breath test advisory.<\/p>\n

The filing says Hess tried to contact an attorney. He later left the calling room and said he was finished calling.<\/p>\n

Authorities repeatedly asked whether he would take a breath test. Hess allegedly discussed other matters without answering that question.<\/p>\n

The testing process was ended due to refusal. The complaint says the delay was considered unreasonable.<\/p>\n

Store video reportedly showed Hess arriving in the truck alone. Prosecutors also said his license was canceled as inimical to public safety.<\/p>\n

Felony and Gross Misdemeanor Charges<\/h2>\n

Hess is charged under Minnesota\u2019s driving while impaired law<\/a>.<\/p>\n

He faces felony test refusal and felony DWI charges. Each felony carries a possible seven-year sentence and a $14,000 fine.<\/p>\n

Those penalties are listed under Minnesota\u2019s first-degree DWI statute<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Hess also faces a gross misdemeanor driving-after-cancellation charge. That count carries up to 364 days in jail.<\/p>\n

It also carries a possible $3,000 fine. Minnesota\u2019s license law is available through the Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors listed three prior impaired-driving convictions from 2016, 2017, and 2025. Those convictions were cited to support the felony charges.<\/p>\n

The charges are allegations. Hess is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

Public case information may be reviewed through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

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

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