Dayton Ronald Bishop is accused of driving while impaired, refusing a chemical breath test, and violating an ignition interlock restriction.<\/p>\n
According to a Roseau County criminal complaint, a preliminary roadside breath test showed an alcohol concentration of .142.<\/p>\n
Investigators also reported discovering an outstanding North Dakota arrest warrant during the traffic investigation.<\/p>\n
Trooper Follows Vehicle Through Warroad<\/h2>\n
The incident began around 10:01 p.m. on October 3, 2026.<\/p>\n
A Minnesota State Patrol trooper observed a Chrysler 200 traveling westbound on Highway 11.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, the vehicle turned onto Lake Street Northwest before entering a Circle K gas station.<\/p>\n
The trooper checked the vehicle’s registration information while monitoring its movements.<\/p>\n
The records check reportedly identified an active arrest warrant from Cass County, North Dakota.<\/p>\n
The warrant involved a simple assault charge and allowed extradition from surrounding states.<\/p>\n
After leaving the gas station, the vehicle returned to Highway 11.<\/p>\n
The trooper initiated a traffic stop near Gladys Street.<\/p>\n
Driver Identified as Dayton Bishop<\/h2>\n
During the stop, the driver provided a Minnesota driver’s license identifying him as Dayton Ronald Bishop.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, Bishop was the vehicle’s only occupant.<\/p>\n
The trooper informed Bishop about the outstanding North Dakota warrant.<\/p>\n
While speaking with him, the trooper reported smelling alcohol coming from the vehicle.<\/p>\n
The officer also noticed Bishop’s driver’s license carried an ignition interlock restriction.<\/p>\n
When questioned, Bishop reportedly acknowledged that his Chrysler did not have an ignition interlock device installed.<\/p>\n
Bishop Admits Drinking Alcohol<\/h2>\n
Investigators asked Bishop how much alcohol he had consumed that evening.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, Bishop said he had consumed “two, three shooters.”<\/p>\n
He identified the alcoholic beverages as 99-brand shooters.<\/p>\n
Bishop reportedly said his last drink was around 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
The trooper asked Bishop to complete several field sobriety tests.<\/p>\n
During an eye movement test, the trooper observed four possible indicators of impairment.<\/p>\n
However, officers reported no impairment clues during the walk-and-turn or one-leg stand tests.<\/p>\n
Roadside Breath Test Shows .142<\/h2>\n
Bishop agreed to provide a preliminary breath sample during the roadside investigation.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, the test showed an alcohol concentration of .142.<\/p>\n
That result exceeded Minnesota’s standard legal limit of .08.<\/p>\n
The preliminary reading was approximately 1.8 times the legal limit.<\/p>\n
Dispatch also confirmed the outstanding North Dakota warrant during the stop.<\/p>\n
Officers arrested Bishop on the warrant and suspicion of impaired driving.<\/p>\n
He was then transported to the Roseau County Jail.<\/p>\n
Driver Allegedly Refuses Additional Breath Test<\/h2>\n
At the jail, the trooper read Bishop the Minnesota breath test advisory.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, Bishop indicated he understood the advisory.<\/p>\n
He also declined the opportunity to consult an attorney before deciding whether to provide another breath sample.<\/p>\n
When asked to take the evidentiary breath test, Bishop reportedly refused.<\/p>\n
He stated, “I’m not blowing again.”<\/p>\n
The trooper explained the difference between the preliminary roadside test and the evidentiary testing process.<\/p>\n
Bishop reportedly maintained his refusal, saying he had already provided a roadside sample.<\/p>\n
Authorities documented the refusal and transferred Bishop to jail staff.<\/p>\n
Previous DWI Convictions Cited<\/h2>\n
The criminal complaint identifies two previous DWI violations within the preceding ten years.<\/p>\n
Prosecutors cite those incidents as aggravating factors supporting the new second-degree DWI charge.<\/p>\n
The supplied complaint does not provide dates or case numbers for the prior convictions.<\/p>\n
The earlier violations are separate from the October 3 allegations.<\/p>\n
Three Gross Misdemeanor Charges Filed<\/h2>\n
Prosecutors filed three criminal counts against Bishop in Roseau County District Court.<\/p>\n
Count I: Second-Degree DWI \u2013 Test Refusal<\/strong><\/p>\n Bishop is accused of refusing an evidentiary chemical breath test after an impaired driving investigation.<\/p>\n The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 2(1).<\/p>\n Count II: Second-Degree DWI \u2013 Alcohol Impairment<\/strong><\/p>\n Prosecutors allege Bishop drove while impaired with two qualifying aggravating factors.<\/p>\n Count III: Ignition Interlock Violation<\/strong><\/p>\n Bishop is accused of operating a vehicle without the required ignition interlock device.<\/p>\n Each charge carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n These are statutory maximums, not sentences imposed against Bishop.<\/p>\n Readers can review Minnesota’s impaired driving statute<\/a>.<\/p>\n Additional information is available under Minnesota’s second-degree DWI law<\/a> and driver’s license restrictions<\/a>.<\/p>\n The criminal case is filed in Roseau County District Court within Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n The court file number is 68-CR-26-599.<\/p>\n The prosecutor’s file number is 2026-17250.<\/p>\n The complaint includes an order of detention but does not establish Bishop’s current custody status.<\/p>\n It also does not provide a final court outcome or sentencing information.<\/p>\n Additional information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The new charges remain allegations. Bishop is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nRoseau County Court Proceedings<\/h2>\n
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