Daniel Lee Garrison, 69, is charged in Beltrami County District Court.<\/p>\n
The case stems from an incident reported on July 22, 2026.<\/p>\n
Driver Reports Handgun During Road Rage<\/h2>\n
According to the criminal complaint, dispatch received a road rage report at about 3:05 p.m.<\/p>\n
The reported incident happened near U.S. Highway 71 and Anne Street Northwest.<\/p>\n
The other driver said a black pickup pulled beside his vehicle near a highway intersection.<\/p>\n
Words were exchanged between the drivers, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
The driver alleged Garrison then pointed a handgun at him.<\/p>\n
The complaint does not report any shots being fired or injuries.<\/p>\n
Officers later saw a black Chevrolet pickup traveling toward Winter Sumac Road.<\/p>\n
The complaint alleges the pickup reached 65 mph in a presumed 55 mph zone.<\/p>\n
The pickup also crossed into the opposing lane twice, the complaint states.<\/p>\n
An officer stopped the vehicle after it pulled into a residence.<\/p>\n
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Daniel Lee Garrison<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\nLoaded Pistol Found in Center Console<\/h2>\n
Garrison told an officer the firearm was inside the center console.<\/p>\n
He said the other driver had cut him off.<\/p>\n
The complaint states officers found a Kimber .45-caliber handgun inside the console.<\/p>\n
A round was reportedly loaded in the chamber.<\/p>\n
A magazine containing ammunition was also found on the driver\u2019s seat.<\/p>\n
Garrison denied pointing the gun at the other driver.<\/p>\n
He reportedly said he opened the console and made a hand gesture.<\/p>\n
He maintained that he never grabbed or displayed the firearm.<\/p>\n
Alcohol and Test Refusal Allegations<\/h2>\n
Another responding officer reported smelling alcohol while speaking with Garrison.<\/p>\n
Garrison said he had consumed a cocktail at a Bagley golf course.<\/p>\n
The complaint states Garrison refused field sobriety tests and a preliminary breath test.<\/p>\n
He was then transported to the Beltrami County jail.<\/p>\n
At the jail, Garrison received the breath test advisory.<\/p>\n
He requested an attorney but did not contact one, the complaint states.<\/p>\n
Garrison later refused the breath test, according to prosecutors.<\/p>\n
Four Charges Filed<\/h2>\n
Garrison faces felony second-degree assault<\/a> with a dangerous weapon.<\/p>\n He also faces felony terroristic threats<\/a> under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n A gross misdemeanor charge alleges refusal to submit to chemical testing<\/a>.<\/p>\n A misdemeanor charge alleges he carried a pistol while under alcohol\u2019s influence<\/a>.<\/p>\n The assault charge carries a maximum seven-year sentence and a $14,000 fine.<\/p>\n The complaint also cites a three-year mandatory minimum provision.<\/p>\n The threats charge carries up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.<\/p>\n Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The charges are allegations.<\/p>\n Garrison is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n