{"id":37711,"date":"2026-07-14T16:45:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-14T21:45:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=37711"},"modified":"2026-07-12T19:16:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-13T00:16:32","slug":"waubun-man-faces-dwi-gun-charges-after-stop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/waubun-man-faces-dwi-gun-charges-after-stop\/","title":{"rendered":"Waubun Man Faces DWI, Gun Charges After Stop"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Waubun Man Faces DWI, Gun Charges After Stop<\/h2>\n<\/header>\n

Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 A Waubun man faces six charges after a December traffic stop on U.S. Highway 59.<\/p>\n

Anthony Ray Lague Jr. is charged in Mahnomen County District Court. The court file number is 44-CR-25-924.<\/p>\n

The complaint includes two gross misdemeanor charges. They allege impaired driving and refusal to take a breath test.<\/p>\n

Four misdemeanor charges also were filed. They involve insurance, an open bottle, a revoked license, and firearm transport.<\/p>\n

Highway 59 Driving Complaint<\/h2>\n

A caller reported a green Suburban driving north near the Mahnomen airport. The caller said the vehicle crossed roadway lines several times.<\/p>\n

The complaint says the vehicle nearly struck another vehicle. It later turned into a residence along Highway 59.<\/p>\n

An officer contacted Lague after stopping behind the vehicle. An 8-year-old child was also inside, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

The officer reported smelling alcohol and seeing bloodshot, watery eyes. Lague allegedly said he had consumed beer earlier that day.<\/p>\n

The complaint says Lague declined a preliminary breath test. He also reported injuries that affected his walking ability.<\/p>\n

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Booking photo of Anthony Ray Lague Jr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Open Bottle and Rifle Alleged<\/h2>\n

Police arrested Lague and searched the vehicle. The search allegedly found an open bottle of Fireball Whisky.<\/p>\n

Officers also reported finding a .204-caliber Savage rifle in a soft case. The complaint says a live round was chambered.<\/p>\n

Three additional rounds were reportedly inside the rifle. Lague allegedly said the gun belonged to him.<\/p>\n

He also said he did not know the rifle was loaded. Police took him to the Mahnomen County Sheriff\u2019s Office.<\/p>\n

The complaint says Lague received Minnesota\u2019s breath-test advisory. He was given access to a telephone and legal directories.<\/p>\n

Lague later declined the requested breath test, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

Six Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

Prosecutors cited two alleged aggravating factors for the DWI count. They include a prior impaired-driving incident and a child passenger.<\/p>\n

The gross misdemeanor counts cite Minnesota\u2019s DWI statute<\/a> and aggravating-factor law<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Each gross misdemeanor carries a possible 364-day jail term. Each also carries a possible $3,000 fine.<\/p>\n

The other counts involve Minnesota\u2019s vehicle insurance law<\/a> and open bottle law<\/a>.<\/p>\n

They also cite laws covering driving after revocation<\/a> and firearm transport<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The misdemeanor counts each carry up to 90 days in jail. They also carry possible fines of up to $1,000.<\/p>\n

The charges are accusations and have not been proven in court. Lague is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

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