{"id":40190,"date":"2026-07-26T11:25:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-26T16:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=40190"},"modified":"2026-07-26T11:25:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-26T16:25:00","slug":"hubbard-county-man-faces-dwi-test-refusal-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/hubbard-county-man-faces-dwi-test-refusal-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Hubbard County Man Faces DWI Test Refusal Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<h2>Hubbard County Man Faces DWI Test Refusal Charge<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Hubbard County (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Thomas Westbrook was booked into the Hubbard County Jail on a gross misdemeanor driving while impaired charge, according to Hubbard County booking records.<\/p>\n<p>Booking records show Westbrook entered custody on October 24, 2025. The jail roster lists a bail amount of $0.00. The case is assigned to Hubbard County District Court. No court date was listed in the available booking information.<\/p>\n<p>The booking report did not include Westbrook&#8217;s height, weight, hair color, or eye color.<\/p>\n<h2>Gross Misdemeanor DWI Charge<\/h2>\n<p>According to the booking report, Westbrook is charged under Minnesota Statute <strong>169A.20.2(2)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The allegation states that he refused to submit to a blood or urine chemical test that was required under a search warrant during a DWI investigation.<\/p>\n<p>The case is filed under court case number <strong>020111114<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Under Minnesota law, refusing a lawfully required chemical test can result in criminal penalties. It may also lead to administrative consequences affecting driving privileges.<\/p>\n<p>The available booking records do not describe the traffic stop or the events leading to the arrest. Those details are generally contained in the criminal complaint filed with the court.<\/p>\n<p>Information about Minnesota impaired driving laws is available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center; margin: 30px 0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 320px; width: 163px; height: 165px;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/WestbrookThomas.png\" alt=\"Thomas Westbrook Hubbard County Jail booking photo\" \/><em>Thomas Westbrook booking photo.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Court Proceedings Continue<\/h2>\n<p>No future hearing was listed in the available booking information.<\/p>\n<p>A bail amount of $0.00 does not necessarily indicate release from custody. Custody decisions are made by the court.<\/p>\n<p>The criminal case remains pending in Hubbard County District Court. Additional hearings and filings are expected as the case moves through the legal system.<\/p>\n<p>Official court records are available through <a href=\"https:\/\/publicaccess.courts.state.mn.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO)<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Current custody information is available through the <a href=\"https:\/\/prophoenix.co.hubbard.mn.us\/InmateLocator\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hubbard County Inmate Locator<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Presumption of Innocence<\/h2>\n<p>The criminal charge against Thomas Westbrook is an allegation only.<\/p>\n<p>He is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.<\/p>\n<p>TRF News will continue to follow this case and publish verified updates as additional court records become available.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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