Prosecutors allege Bunker took a Ford Expedition without permission from the Shooting Star Casino parking lot.<\/p>\n
He also faces two impaired-driving charges after investigators reported a breath alcohol concentration of 0.20.<\/p>\n
The allegations appear in a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District Court.<\/p>\n
SUV Reported Stolen From Shooting Star Casino<\/h2>\n
According to the complaint, White Earth Tribal Police responded to Shooting Star Casino around 1:32 a.m.<\/p>\n
Casino security reported that two women had reported a vehicle stolen from the parking lot.<\/p>\n
Investigators reviewed security footage showing a man wearing a gray shirt approaching a white Ford Expedition.<\/p>\n
The video allegedly showed the man entering the driver’s side and leaving the casino property.<\/p>\n
Casino security identified the man as Buddy Adam Bunker.<\/p>\n
An officer compared the footage with a photograph of Bunker and reported that the images matched.<\/p>\n
Ashley Florence Stone told investigators the vehicle belonged to her fianc\u00e9’s mother, Rita Jane Aune.<\/p>\n
Aune reportedly confirmed that only Stone and her son, Roy Olvan Aune, had permission to use the SUV.<\/p>\n
Roy Aune also told investigators that approximately $1,000 worth of tools were inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n
Police Locate Vehicle in Naytahwaush<\/h2>\n
At approximately 1:50 a.m., officers located the Ford Expedition outside a residence in Naytahwaush.<\/p>\n
The complaint states that the vehicle’s interior dome light was still illuminated.<\/p>\n
Officers confirmed the vehicle’s identity using its Minnesota license plate.<\/p>\n
Police called for Bunker to leave the residence. He eventually came outside and was detained.<\/p>\n
After receiving his Miranda rights, Bunker reportedly said he did not know who owned the SUV.<\/p>\n
He also told investigators that the keys were inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n
Breath Test Reportedly Shows 0.20 Alcohol Level<\/h2>\n
While speaking with Bunker, investigators reported smelling alcohol on his breath.<\/p>\n
They also noted bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, poor balance, and difficulty following directions.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, Bunker initially gave different answers about when he last consumed alcohol.<\/p>\n
He denied drinking after arriving at the residence.<\/p>\n
A preliminary breath test reportedly produced a reading of 0.203.<\/p>\n
Police arrested Bunker and transported him to the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office.<\/p>\n
A later breath test, administered at 3:23 a.m., reportedly showed an alcohol concentration of 0.20.<\/p>\n
That reading is more than twice Minnesota’s standard legal driving limit of 0.08.<\/p>\n
The complaint also cites a previous gross misdemeanor DWI conviction in case 11-CR-19-468.<\/p>\n
Three Criminal Charges Filed Against Bunker<\/h2>\n
Bunker faces one felony and two additional impaired-driving charges in Mahnomen County District Court.<\/p>\n
Count 1:<\/strong> Felony motor vehicle theft for allegedly taking or driving a vehicle without the owner’s consent.<\/p>\n The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 609.52<\/a>.<\/p>\n Count 2:<\/strong> Gross misdemeanor second-degree DWI involving two alleged aggravating factors.<\/p>\n Prosecutors cite the reported 0.20 alcohol reading and Bunker’s previous DWI conviction.<\/p>\n Second-degree DWI is covered by Minnesota Statute 169A.25<\/a>.<\/p>\n Count 3:<\/strong> Misdemeanor driving while impaired by alcohol under Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a>.<\/p>\n The criminal complaint lists court file number 44-CR-26-604<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The case is assigned to Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District Court in Mahnomen County.<\/p>\n The supplied complaint does not establish a final case outcome.<\/p>\n Readers can search for available court updates through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The charges remain allegations. Bunker is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nCourt Case Information<\/h2>\n
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