Osage<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Randy Dale Snyder faces three charges after an August 13 incident in Becker County.<\/p>\n Snyder is charged with third-degree DWI test refusal and two misdemeanor domestic assault counts.<\/p>\n The case began with a driving complaint near State Highway 34 and Whittier Avenue.<\/p>\n A caller reported a tan Buick weaving across the road and crossing into oncoming traffic.<\/p>\n The caller also reported the vehicle nearly entered a ditch before later pulling over.<\/p>\n Authorities could not initially locate the vehicle and later went to Snyder’s residence.<\/p>\n The complaint says the Buick was parked outside and still appeared warm from recent use.<\/p>\n Investigators reported hearing loud yelling from inside the home when they arrived.<\/p>\n A juvenile family member answered the door and identified Snyder as the driver, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n Investigators said Snyder showed several possible signs of alcohol impairment.<\/p>\n Those signs included an odor of alcohol, watery eyes, slurred speech, and unsteady balance.<\/p>\n Snyder initially denied driving the Buick, according to court records.<\/p>\n The juvenile family member first claimed she had been driving.<\/p>\n However, Snyder later referred to passing another vehicle while returning from Osage.<\/p>\n He then reportedly said he did not remember clearly but thought he had been driving.<\/p>\n The complaint says Snyder became increasingly aggressive toward the juvenile family member.<\/p>\n Investigators allege he repeatedly yelled at her to stop talking.<\/p>\n Snyder allegedly grabbed her by the right upper arm and pulled her toward him.<\/p>\n Authorities say he later grabbed her again during the confrontation.<\/p>\n The complaint alleges Snyder then made a fist and pulled his arm back.<\/p>\n Investigators interpreted that movement as if he was threatening to strike the juvenile.<\/p>\n Snyder was arrested and taken to the Becker County Jail.<\/p>\n At the jail, authorities read Snyder the Minnesota Breath Test Advisory.<\/p>\n The complaint says Snyder said he wanted to contact an attorney.<\/p>\n However, investigators reported he did not make an effort to place a call.<\/p>\n Authorities later asked Snyder to provide a breath sample.<\/p>\n The complaint says Snyder refused the breath test.<\/p>\n He also acknowledged being drunk, according to court records.<\/p>\n Snyder faces one gross misdemeanor charge of third-degree DWI test refusal.<\/p>\n That count carries up to 364 days in jail and a possible $3,000 fine.<\/p>\n He also faces two misdemeanor domestic assault charges.<\/p>\n Each assault count carries up to 90 days in jail and a possible $1,000 fine.<\/p>\n Readers can review Minnesota’s DWI statute<\/a>.<\/p>\n The state’s domestic assault law<\/a> is also available online.<\/p>\n Public case information is available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The case is filed under Becker County court file number 03-CR-26-1651.<\/p>\n The charges and supporting statements are allegations and do not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Snyder is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/p>\nDriver Reported Weaving on Highway<\/h2>\n
Domestic Assault Allegations<\/h2>\n
Breath Test Allegedly Refused<\/h2>\n