Prosecutors charged Larson with second-degree DWI involving a controlled substance.<\/p>\n
He also faces driving after cancellation and child endangerment charges.<\/p>\n
A fourth count alleges failure to transfer a vehicle title within required time limits.<\/p>\n
The alleged offenses happened on June 26, 2026.<\/p>\n
Second-Degree DWI Charge<\/h2>\n
According to the complaint, law enforcement saw Larson driving a green passenger vehicle on County Road 1.<\/p>\n
Authorities recognized Larson and knew he had active warrants.<\/p>\n
The vehicle was later found parked at a nearby residence.<\/p>\n
Larson confirmed his identity after law enforcement approached him.<\/p>\n
The complaint says his Minnesota driving privileges had been canceled as inimical to public safety.<\/p>\n
Investigators also reported that the vehicle was not registered to Larson.<\/p>\n
Authorities said Larson appeared very tired and repeatedly nodded off during the encounter.<\/p>\n
The complaint also says he was sweating heavily and speaking slowly.<\/p>\n
Larson denied illegal drug use and reported only using prescribed Suboxone.<\/p>\n Authorities spoke with a passenger and saw a one-year-old child secured in the back seat.<\/p>\n Prosecutors allege the child\u2019s presence created one aggravating factor for the DWI charge.<\/p>\n The complaint also cites a qualified prior impaired-driving incident as another aggravating factor.<\/p>\n Minnesota law<\/a> classifies second-degree DWI as a gross misdemeanor with two or more aggravating factors.<\/p>\n The charge carries up to 364 days in jail and a $3,000 fine.<\/p>\n Larson also faces a gross misdemeanor child endangerment charge.<\/p>\n Prosecutors allege the situation could have substantially harmed the child\u2019s health or safety.<\/p>\n The child endangerment law is found in Minnesota Statute 609.378<\/a>.<\/p>\n Larson was taken to the Northwest Regional Corrections Center after his arrest.<\/p>\n The complaint says he first agreed to provide a urine sample.<\/p>\n Authorities reported that he was unable to provide one.<\/p>\n Larson then agreed to provide a blood sample.<\/p>\n The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension received the sample on July 1.<\/p>\n Laboratory testing was completed on July 23, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n The test detected amphetamine and methamphetamine, prosecutors allege.<\/p>\n Larson also faces driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety.<\/p>\n That gross misdemeanor carries up to 364 days in jail and a $3,000 fine.<\/p>\n The complaint says his driving privileges were canceled in January 2026.<\/p>\n The law is available under Minnesota Statute 171.24<\/a>.<\/p>\n A fourth count alleges Larson failed to complete the required vehicle title transfer.<\/p>\n The cited title law is Minnesota Statute 168A.30<\/a>.<\/p>\n The case is filed as State of Minnesota v. Cody Brian Larson.<\/p>\n The court file number is 60-CR-26-1109 in Minnesota\u2019s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n Public records can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The complaint contains allegations and does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Larson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"Cody](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/LARSON-CODY-BRIAN-2.jpg\")
Child Found Inside Vehicle<\/h2>\n
Blood Test Detects Drugs<\/h2>\n
License and Title Charges<\/h2>\n
Case Filed in Polk County<\/h2>\n