{"id":39036,"date":"2026-07-25T08:32:54","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T13:32:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=39036"},"modified":"2026-07-20T19:39:07","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T00:39:07","slug":"east-grand-forks-man-charged-with-felony-dwi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/east-grand-forks-man-charged-with-felony-dwi\/","title":{"rendered":"East Grand Forks Man Charged With Felony DWI"},"content":{"rendered":"

East Grand Forks Man Charged With Felony DWI<\/h2>\n

East Grand Forks, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Aaron Ray Judge, 30, of Page, Arizona, is facing felony DWI charges in Polk County after an overnight traffic investigation.<\/p>\n

According to a criminal complaint filed in Polk County District Court, Judge is charged with first-degree driving while impaired and first-degree refusal to submit to a breath test. He also faces a misdemeanor charge for driving an uninsured vehicle.<\/p>\n

The charges stem from an incident reported on July 4, 2026, in East Grand Forks. Court documents state officers were called to the area of the Fairfield Inn for a suspicious vehicle.<\/p>\n

Driver Found Unconscious In Running Vehicle<\/h2>\n

The complaint says a Nissan Rogue was found stopped in the eastbound lane of traffic on Gateway Drive NE. The vehicle was running, and Judge was sitting in the driver\u2019s seat.<\/p>\n

Authorities say Judge was initially unconscious inside the vehicle. After being awakened, he showed signs of possible impairment, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

The complaint states officers noticed slurred speech, slow movements, watery eyes, and the smell of alcohol. A 23.5-ounce alcoholic beverage was also found inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n

Judge reportedly told authorities he had consumed the drink.<\/p>\n

Breath Test Refusal Alleged<\/h2>\n

According to court records, Judge completed field sobriety testing. The complaint states officers observed multiple indicators of impairment.<\/p>\n

Authorities say Judge was arrested for DWI and later transported for further testing.<\/p>\n

The complaint states Judge was read the breath test advisory and was asked several times to provide a breath sample. Officials say he refused.<\/p>\n

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\"AaronAaron Ray Judge booking photo<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Previous DWI History Cited<\/h2>\n

Prosecutors allege Judge has several prior impaired driving incidents within the past 10 years. Those include a DWI conviction in Arizona from 2017 and a felony DWI conviction from Maricopa County in 2024.<\/p>\n

The complaint states prosecutors may seek a tougher sentence if Judge is convicted. The filing claims the case involves factors that make it more serious than a typical felony DWI offense.<\/p>\n

The charges remain allegations, and Judge is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

More information about Minnesota court records is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

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