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Thief River Falls Man Charged After .18 Test<\/h2>\n

THIEF RIVER FALLS<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Thief River Falls man faces a gross misdemeanor impaired-driving charge following a June traffic stop.<\/p>\n

Jason Brandon Peterson, 34, was charged in Pennington County District Court. The complaint lists the charge as third-degree driving while impaired.<\/p>\n

The charge applies when an alcohol concentration measures .16 or higher. Court records allege Peterson recorded a final breath-test result of .18.<\/p>\n

The charge carries a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail. It also carries a possible $3,000 fine.<\/p>\n

Caller Reported Fight and Vehicle<\/h2>\n

The case began during the evening of June 13, 2026. Dispatch received a report about a fight near apartments on State Highway 1.<\/p>\n

The caller said an intoxicated person had left in a gray vehicle. The caller also provided part of the license plate.<\/p>\n

A deputy later saw a silver sport utility vehicle traveling north. The vehicle was near 140th Avenue Northeast and 210th Street Northeast.<\/p>\n

The complaint says the driver threw containers from the window twice. Liquid also appeared to leave the vehicle.<\/p>\n

The deputy stopped the vehicle after matching its plate with the caller\u2019s description. Peterson was identified as the driver.<\/p>\n

Complaint Details: Alcohol Tests<\/h2>\n

Peterson reportedly said he was traveling to Cavalier for an air conditioner. He also described a dispute with a coworker.<\/p>\n

The deputy reported smelling alcohol during the stop. Peterson allegedly said he had consumed two Fireball drinks.<\/p>\n

He then completed several field sobriety tests. The complaint describes signs of impairment during two tests.<\/p>\n

A roadside breath test produced a reported reading of .17. Peterson was then arrested.<\/p>\n

A search reportedly found open alcohol packages behind the driver\u2019s seat. Empty Twisted Tea cans were also found inside.<\/p>\n

Peterson was taken to the Pennington County Jail. A later evidentiary breath test measured his alcohol concentration at .18.<\/p>\n

More information about Minnesota impaired-driving laws is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The charge remains an allegation. Peterson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

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

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/small><\/p>\n

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