Court records show Cole Matthew Ostrowski, 24, of Brainerd, was charged with two counts of gross misdemeanor DWI.<\/p>\n
The charges stem from an incident reported on June 19, 2026, on State Highway 371 north of Pine River.<\/p>\n
Traffic Complaint Leads To Stop<\/h2>\n
According to the criminal complaint, authorities received a report about a white truck pulling a camper.<\/p>\n
The vehicle was reportedly traveling on Highway 371 in Cass County.<\/p>\n
The complaint states the truck crossed the center line and later moved back toward the fog line.<\/p>\n
A traffic stop was then conducted.<\/p>\n
Ostrowski was identified as the driver of the truck.<\/p>\n
The complaint states investigators noticed signs of possible alcohol impairment.<\/p>\n
It alleges Ostrowski had bloodshot, watery eyes and slurred speech.<\/p>\n
An open can of Busch Light beer was also reportedly found inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n
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Cole Matthew Ostrowski mugshot<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\nHigh Alcohol Reading Alleged<\/h2>\n
The complaint states Ostrowski told authorities he had consumed three beers at the Side Track.<\/p>\n
Field sobriety testing was then conducted, according to court documents.<\/p>\n
The complaint alleges the tests showed multiple signs of impairment.<\/p>\n
A preliminary breath test reportedly showed an alcohol concentration of .177.<\/p>\n
A later breath test at the Law Enforcement Center in Walker allegedly showed a .19 alcohol concentration.<\/p>\n
Minnesota law considers driving with an alcohol concentration of .08 or higher a DWI offense.<\/p>\n
More information about Minnesota DWI laws can be found through the Minnesota Legislature website<\/a>.<\/p>\n The complaint states Ostrowski has a prior impaired driving conviction within the past 10 years.<\/p>\n Court records list a Cass County DWI conviction entered in August 2019.<\/p>\n Because of the alleged prior conviction and reported alcohol level, prosecutors charged the case with aggravating factors.<\/p>\n The charges include operating a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of .08 or higher within two hours of driving.<\/p>\n The second charge alleges operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.<\/p>\n Both charges are gross misdemeanors.<\/p>\n A gross misdemeanor in Minnesota can carry penalties of up to 364 days in jail and a fine of up to $3,000.<\/p>\n All charges are allegations, and Ostrowski is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n Court documents are available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\nPrevious DWI Listed In Court Records<\/h2>\n