{"id":39436,"date":"2026-07-26T17:26:33","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T22:26:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=39436"},"modified":"2026-07-22T18:47:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T23:47:22","slug":"parkers-prairie-man-charged-after-24-dwi-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/parkers-prairie-man-charged-after-24-dwi-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Parkers Prairie Man Charged After .24 DWI Test"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Parkers Prairie Man Charged After .24 DWI Test<\/h2>\n

OTTER TAIL COUNTY<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Parkers Prairie man faces three charges after a pickup entered a ditch near Henning.<\/p>\n

Dustin Lee Pomeranz, 38, is charged in Otter Tail County District Court. He faces two gross misdemeanor DWI counts and one misdemeanor open bottle charge.<\/p>\n

The charges are allegations. Pomeranz is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

Pickup Found Near County Highway 6<\/h2>\n

According to the criminal complaint, authorities received a report at about 10:31 p.m. on June 20.<\/p>\n

The caller reported a vehicle in a ditch near County Highway 6. The caller also believed the driver was intoxicated.<\/p>\n

A deputy arrived and found a pickup partly in the ditch. The complaint said the rear of the truck was off the road.<\/p>\n

Pomeranz allegedly said he was traveling from his girlfriend\u2019s home in Henning. He said the truck entered the ditch while he tried turning around.<\/p>\n

The complaint states Pomeranz denied drinking alcohol. He also declined an early breath test.<\/p>\n

Signs of Impairment Alleged<\/h2>\n

Authorities reported smelling alcohol and seeing several possible signs of impairment.<\/p>\n

The complaint lists bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and poor balance. It also claims Pomeranz showed impairment during field sobriety tests.<\/p>\n

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\"DustinDustin Pomeranz<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Pomeranz declined a one-leg stand test and another preliminary breath test, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

Authorities arrested him on suspicion of DWI. The pickup was then prepared for towing.<\/p>\n

A search allegedly found three Fireball Whisky bottles on the passenger seat. One bottle was open and about half empty.<\/p>\n

An empty alcoholic seltzer can was also found, the complaint states.<\/p>\n

Breath Test Allegedly Showed .24<\/h2>\n

Pomeranz was taken to the Otter Tail County Jail in Fergus Falls.<\/p>\n

He later agreed to a DataMaster breath test. The complaint states the final result was .24.<\/p>\n

That level is three times Minnesota\u2019s general legal driving limit of .08.<\/p>\n

The complaint also lists a prior DWI conviction from 2023. Prosecutors allege two aggravating factors were present.<\/p>\n

Each gross misdemeanor DWI charge carries a possible sentence of 364 days in jail. Each also carries a possible $3,000 fine.<\/p>\n

The open bottle charge carries up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.<\/p>\n

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

Court information can be found through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

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

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