{"id":46636,"date":"2026-09-06T13:09:23","date_gmt":"2026-09-06T18:09:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=46636"},"modified":"2026-09-03T06:14:31","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T11:14:31","slug":"detroit-lakes-man-faces-dwi-weapon-charges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/detroit-lakes-man-faces-dwi-weapon-charges\/","title":{"rendered":"Detroit Lakes Man Faces DWI, Weapon Charges"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Detroit Lakes Man Faces DWI, Weapon Charges<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Detroit Lakes (<a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Cody Allen James faces three charges following an August traffic stop in Detroit Lakes.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutors charged James with third-degree driving while impaired by a controlled substance.<\/p>\n<p>He also faces charges for possessing a dangerous weapon and driving after revocation.<\/p>\n<p>The alleged offenses happened on August 8, 2026, according to a criminal complaint.<\/p>\n<h2>Traffic Stop on West Lake Drive<\/h2>\n<p>The complaint says law enforcement saw a Buick traveling on West Lake Drive.<\/p>\n<p>The vehicle passed near the intersection of Lake Avenue and West Lake Drive.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities believed the driver did not have a valid license.<\/p>\n<p>A records check reportedly confirmed the driver lacked valid driving privileges.<\/p>\n<p>Police stopped the Buick and identified Cody Allen James as the driver.<\/p>\n<p>The complaint says James appeared jumpy and fidgety during the traffic stop.<\/p>\n<p>Authorities also reported observing eyelid tremors and other possible signs of impairment.<\/p>\n<p>James agreed to complete field sobriety testing, according to court records.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators said the testing raised concerns that he was under the influence of a controlled substance.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"text-align: center; margin: 25px auto;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: inline-block;\" src=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/JAMES-CODY-ALLEN.jpg\" alt=\"Cody Allen James mugshot\" \/><figcaption>Cody Allen James<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Blood Sample Obtained<\/h2>\n<p>Authorities later obtained a warrant for a blood sample.<\/p>\n<p>The complaint says James provided the requested blood sample.<\/p>\n<p>No laboratory result was included in the complaint information provided to TRF News.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutors allege one aggravating factor was present during the DWI offense.<\/p>\n<p>The third-degree DWI charge is a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n<p>It carries a maximum sentence of one year and a $3,000 fine.<\/p>\n<p>The charge is filed under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/169A.26\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 169A.26<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Brass Knuckles Reported<\/h2>\n<p>The complaint also says authorities found a pair of brass knuckles in James&#8217; possession.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutors filed a misdemeanor dangerous weapon charge based on that discovery.<\/p>\n<p>That count carries up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota&#8217;s dangerous weapons law is available under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/609.66\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 609.66<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Driving After Revocation Charge<\/h2>\n<p>Authorities also reported that James&#8217; driving privileges were revoked.<\/p>\n<p>The complaint says the revocation followed an implied consent violation in 2025.<\/p>\n<p>Prosecutors allege James drove despite knowing or having reason to know about the revocation.<\/p>\n<p>That misdemeanor carries up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.<\/p>\n<p>The law is available under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.revisor.mn.gov\/statutes\/cite\/171.24\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Statute 171.24<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The case is filed under court number 03-CR-26-1592.<\/p>\n<p>Public records can be searched through <a href=\"https:\/\/mncourts.gov\/access-case-records\/mcro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The complaint contains allegations and does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n<p>James is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n<p>I&#8217;m Adrian Cole reporting for <a href=\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\">TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Copyright 2026 TRF News. 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