According to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County District Court, Gary Thomas O’Shea, 43, is accused of operating a vehicle while his body contained a controlled substance.<\/p>\n
O’Shea was charged with third-degree DWI involving a Schedule I or II drug or metabolite. The charge is listed as a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n
Traffic Stop Begins Investigation<\/h2>\n
The complaint states the incident happened on June 23, 2026, in Beltrami County.<\/p>\n
Authorities said a light-colored Chrysler sedan was observed traveling north on Scenic Highway NE near Bemidji.<\/p>\n
The vehicle was reportedly traveling about 69 to 71 mph in a posted 55 mph zone.<\/p>\n
The complaint also states the vehicle had expired registration tabs.<\/p>\n
A traffic stop was later conducted near Birchmont Beach Road NE and Little Dip Loop Drive NE.<\/p>\n
The driver was identified as Gary Thomas O’Shea of Hines.<\/p>\n
Officers Report Signs of Possible Impairment<\/h2>\n
According to court documents, O’Shea was the only person inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n
The complaint states he showed several behaviors that investigators believed were signs of possible impairment.<\/p>\n
Those behaviors included rapid speech, unusual movements, red and glassy eyes, and difficulty staying still.<\/p>\n
The complaint states O’Shea repeatedly moved his hands into his pockets and looked around the area.<\/p>\n
During the investigation, authorities said O’Shea agreed to some field sobriety testing.<\/p>\n
The complaint states he had difficulty completing portions of the testing.<\/p>\n
Authorities said he admitted using marijuana less than two hours before the traffic stop.<\/p>\n
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Gary Thomas O’Shea booking photo.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\nBlood Sample Collected<\/h2>\n
The complaint states a search of the vehicle found marijuana in a location described by O’Shea.<\/p>\n
A search warrant was later obtained for a blood or urine sample.<\/p>\n
Court documents state O’Shea first agreed to provide urine before requesting a blood test.<\/p>\n
A blood sample was collected later that evening.<\/p>\n
O’Shea was then transported back to jail without further incident, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
Previous Court Matters Listed<\/h2>\n
Court records referenced in the complaint show O’Shea previously had a qualified impaired driving revocation related to a 2024 DWI incident.<\/p>\n
The complaint also lists other pending criminal cases, including assault-related charges and firearm-related allegations.<\/p>\n
The current DWI charge remains a court allegation. All defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n
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