John Charles Isleman is charged with felony motor vehicle theft, second-degree DWI, and fourth-degree property damage.<\/p>\n
The charges stem from an incident reported on July 25, 2026.<\/p>\n
According to the criminal complaint, the victim noticed his vehicle was missing while he worked near the dam.<\/p>\n
Vehicle Found About a Block Away<\/h2>\n
the victim checked nearby cameras and later located his vehicle about a block from where he had parked it.<\/p>\n
The complaint says Isleman was using the victim’s vehicle to try to jump-start another vehicle.<\/p>\n
Law enforcement later found Isleman sitting in the driver’s seat of his own vehicle nearby.<\/p>\n
Investigators reported that Isleman’s speech was difficult to understand during the encounter.<\/p>\n
They also reported that his pupils appeared constricted.<\/p>\n
Isleman denied taking the victim’s vehicle, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
The victim later inspected his vehicle and reported damage to a door lock.<\/p>\n Prosecutors allege Isleman took the vehicle without the victim’s permission.<\/p>\n Officers conducted field sobriety testing because of Isleman’s behavior and physical signs, court records state.<\/p>\n The complaint says Isleman struggled with some instructions during the testing.<\/p>\n Investigators also reported rigid movements and eyelid tremors during portions of the evaluation.<\/p>\n Isleman was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired.<\/p>\n He was then taken to the local law enforcement center.<\/p>\n The complaint says officers obtained a search warrant for a blood sample.<\/p>\n Isleman agreed to the blood draw after being advised about Minnesota’s testing law.<\/p>\n The sample was sealed for testing by the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension.<\/p>\n The complaint does not provide a final laboratory result.<\/p>\n The felony vehicle theft charge carries up to five years in prison.<\/p>\n It also carries a possible fine of up to $10,000.<\/p>\n The second-degree DWI charge is a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n Prosecutors cite two prior DWI convictions as aggravating factors for that charge.<\/p>\n The charge carries up to 364 days in jail and a possible $3,000 fine.<\/p>\n The property damage count carries up to 90 days in jail and a possible $1,000 fine.<\/p>\n Readers can review Minnesota’s theft law<\/a> online.<\/p>\n Minnesota’s second-degree DWI statute<\/a> is also available through the state Revisor.<\/p>\n Public court information is available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The case is filed under Pennington County court file number 57-CR-26-541.<\/p>\n The charges and supporting claims are allegations and do not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Isleman is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"John](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IslemanJohn.jpg\")
Impairment Investigation Begins<\/h2>\n
Three Charges Filed<\/h2>\n