Roni Lynn Sperle is accused of driving while impaired on September 25, 2026, in Beltrami County.<\/p>\n
According to a criminal complaint, Sperle struck a driveway marker before entering a residence on Cranberry Court Northeast.<\/p>\n
A later breath test at the Beltrami County Jail reportedly showed an alcohol concentration of .22.<\/p>\n
That reading was approximately 2.75 times Minnesota’s standard legal limit of .08.<\/p>\n
Deputies Respond to Report of Drunk Driver<\/h2>\n
Beltrami County deputies responded to a possible impaired driving report around 7:45 p.m. on September 25.<\/p>\n
The complaint states that a witness described Sperle’s actions earlier that afternoon and evening.<\/p>\n
According to the witness, Sperle arrived at the residence around 3:20 p.m. and appeared to be acting unusually.<\/p>\n
At approximately 5 p.m., Sperle reportedly left the property in a vehicle.<\/p>\n
The witness told deputies Sperle nearly struck several objects while backing out.<\/p>\n
After Sperle left, the witness reportedly found an empty alcoholic beverage container in the garbage.<\/p>\n
Vehicle Allegedly Strikes Driveway Marker<\/h2>\n
The witness reported that Sperle returned to the residence around 7 p.m.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, Sperle struck a blue address marker at the end of the driveway.<\/p>\n
The witness then approached Sperle to speak with her about the incident.<\/p>\n
During their conversation, Sperle allegedly shifted the vehicle into reverse.<\/p>\n
The witness was partially inside the vehicle at the time, according to court documents.<\/p>\n
The witness reportedly managed to place the vehicle in park.<\/p>\n
A large bottle of Karkov vodka was also observed inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n
Deputies later confirmed that the blue driveway marker was bent in a manner consistent with being struck.<\/p>\n
Deputies Report Signs of Alcohol Impairment<\/h2>\n
Investigators approached the residence and knocked several times before Sperle answered the door.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, deputies noticed she appeared sluggish and had slurred speech.<\/p>\n
Sperle also reportedly struggled to open the door.<\/p>\n
Officers asked her to provide a preliminary breath test.<\/p>\n
The test returned an alcohol concentration of .226.<\/p>\n
Despite the result, Sperle initially denied consuming alcoholic beverages.<\/p>\n
She invited deputies into the residence to continue speaking.<\/p>\n
While walking toward the living room, deputies reportedly noticed she had difficulty maintaining her balance.<\/p>\n
Conflicting Statements About Drinking<\/h2>\n
During questioning, Sperle reportedly provided different explanations about where she consumed alcohol.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, she initially stated she had been drinking at home.<\/p>\n
Later, she reportedly claimed she had consumed alcohol at Jake’s Pizza.<\/p>\n
She also said she had not consumed alcohol after returning home.<\/p>\n
However, when asked how many drinks she had consumed, Sperle reportedly answered that she had none.<\/p>\n
Investigators contacted the owner of Jake’s Pizza, who reportedly said Sperle had not been there.<\/p>\n
Police also contacted a worker at Liquor Lodge.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, the worker remembered selling Karkov vodka to someone matching Sperle’s description.<\/p>\n
Jail Breath Test Shows .22 Alcohol Concentration<\/h2>\n
Based on the preliminary breath test and reported observations, deputies arrested Sperle.<\/p>\n
She was transported to the Beltrami County Jail for additional testing.<\/p>\n
At the jail, deputies read her Minnesota’s breath test advisory.<\/p>\n
Sperle was given an opportunity to contact an attorney.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, she repeatedly attempted to call a cousin and also contacted a friend.<\/p>\n
After approximately 20 minutes, the consultation period ended without contact with an attorney.<\/p>\n
Deputies then requested an evidentiary breath sample.<\/p>\n
The complaint states Sperle eventually agreed to provide the samples.<\/p>\n
The breath testing instrument returned an alcohol concentration of .22.<\/p>\n
Gross Misdemeanor DWI Charge Filed<\/h2>\n
Prosecutors charged Sperle with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.<\/p>\n
The criminal complaint alleges two aggravating factors were present during the incident.<\/p>\n
However, the provided complaint excerpt does not identify both aggravating factors.<\/p>\n
The charge is listed as a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(1).<\/p>\n
The complaint references Minnesota Statute 169A.25, which addresses first-degree DWI offenses.<\/p>\n
Despite that reference, the filed charge lists a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n
Those are the penalties stated in the complaint, not a sentence imposed against Sperle.<\/p>\n
Readers can review Minnesota’s DWI law<\/a> and Minnesota Statute 169A.25<\/a>.<\/p>\n The criminal case is filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District under court file number 04-CR-26-2382.<\/p>\n The prosecutor’s file number is 0040093599.<\/p>\n The supplied complaint does not establish a final court outcome or sentencing information.<\/p>\n Additional case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The DWI charge remains an allegation. Sperle is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nBeltrami County Court Proceedings<\/h2>\n
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