According to a Hubbard County criminal complaint, deputies encountered Smith while responding to a welfare check involving his girlfriend.<\/p>\n
Investigators reported that Smith drove a white Ford Ranger into a bar parking lot during their response.<\/p>\n
A later breath test showed an alcohol concentration of 0.09, according to court documents.<\/p>\n
Welfare Check Leads to DWI Investigation<\/h2>\n
The investigation began around 7:02 p.m. when a deputy responded to a welfare check in Laporte.<\/p>\n
The deputy later learned that the person involved was at another location on First Avenue Northwest.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, the deputy located Samantha Paige Gravley inside a back room at a bar.<\/p>\n
Gravley reportedly told the deputy she and her boyfriend, Logan Smith, had been drinking throughout the day.<\/p>\n
She said they had argued and that she left before the situation became physical.<\/p>\n
Gravley reportedly told the deputy she did not feel safe returning home.<\/p>\n
The deputy began contacting her relatives to arrange transportation.<\/p>\n
Smith Arrives in White Ford Ranger<\/h2>\n
While the deputy was assisting Gravley, a white Ford Ranger entered the parking lot.<\/p>\n
Gravley identified Smith as the driver, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
The deputy approached the pickup and spoke with Smith.<\/p>\n
Investigators reported noticing watery eyes and an odor of alcohol coming from the vehicle.<\/p>\n
Smith reportedly denied consuming alcohol when questioned.<\/p>\n
The deputy then requested field sobriety testing.<\/p>\n
Breath Tests Show Different Alcohol Levels<\/h2>\n
During testing, the deputy reported observing unusual eye movements commonly checked during DWI investigations.<\/p>\n
Smith reportedly explained that he was blind in his right eye.<\/p>\n
He then provided a preliminary breath sample that registered 0.14.<\/p>\n
Deputies arrested Smith on suspicion of impaired driving.<\/p>\n
He was transported to the Hubbard County Jail for additional testing.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, Smith agreed to an official breath test after receiving the required advisory.<\/p>\n
That test produced a final reported alcohol concentration of 0.09.<\/p>\n
Minnesota’s general legal alcohol concentration limit for driving is 0.08.<\/p>\n
Two Previous DWI Convictions Listed<\/h2>\n
The complaint identifies two prior qualifying impaired-driving convictions involving Smith.<\/p>\n
The first was a fourth-degree DWI conviction entered April 29, 2019.<\/p>\n
The second was a second-degree DWI conviction entered March 13, 2024.<\/p>\n
Both cases were handled in Beltrami County District Court.<\/p>\n
These prior convictions form the basis for the two aggravating factors alleged in the new charge.<\/p>\n
Under Minnesota Statute 169A.25<\/a>, two qualifying aggravating factors can elevate a DWI offense to second-degree.<\/p>\n Smith faces one count of second-degree driving while impaired.<\/p>\n The charge is classified as a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n The complaint lists a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n The case is filed under Hubbard County Court File No. 29-CR-26-881.<\/p>\n The complaint states Smith is eligible for screening through the Hubbard County DWI Court program.<\/p>\n Participation would require a substance use assessment and an intake interview with probation.<\/p>\n Admission is not automatic and depends on a decision by the DWI Court team.<\/p>\n The supplied complaint does not establish whether Smith has applied or been accepted.<\/p>\n Readers can search public court records through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The new charge remains an allegation and does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Smith is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nGross Misdemeanor DWI Charge Filed<\/h2>\n
Possible DWI Court Participation<\/h2>\n
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