Christine Ann Herr, 45, was charged with third-degree driving while impaired after a breath test reportedly showed 0.16.<\/p>\n
According to the criminal complaint, a Minnesota State Patrol trooper stopped Herr after observing her vehicle flashing its high beams.<\/p>\n
The probable cause statement places the traffic stop on October 7, 2026, around 7:06 p.m.<\/p>\n
Trooper Reports Signs of Alcohol Impairment<\/h2>\n
According to court documents, the trooper noticed a strong smell of alcohol coming from Herr’s vehicle.<\/p>\n
When asked for identification, Herr reportedly struggled to remove her ID from her wallet.<\/p>\n
The trooper questioned Herr about whether she had consumed alcohol.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, Herr admitted having two drinks approximately 15 minutes before the stop.<\/p>\n
The trooper then asked Herr to participate in field sobriety testing.<\/p>\n
Before testing began, Herr reportedly needed reminders to exit her vehicle.<\/p>\n
She also required repeated instructions to walk toward the front of the patrol vehicle.<\/p>\n
Field Sobriety Testing Raises Concerns<\/h2>\n
During the roadside investigation, the trooper reported observing several additional signs of possible impairment.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, Herr had difficulty following instructions during the tests.<\/p>\n
She allegedly swayed, took an incorrect number of steps, and failed to properly complete a turn.<\/p>\n
The trooper also reported problems with her eye movements during testing.<\/p>\n
Herr declined to provide a preliminary roadside breath sample.<\/p>\n
Authorities also observed a clear beverage in the vehicle’s center cupholder that reportedly smelled of alcohol.<\/p>\n
The complaint does not identify a separate open-container charge.<\/p>\n
Jail Breath Test Shows 0.16<\/h2>\n
Following the roadside investigation, the trooper arrested Herr on suspicion of driving while impaired.<\/p>\n
She was transported to the Beltrami County Jail for further testing.<\/p>\n
At the jail, Herr received Minnesota’s breath test advisory and agreed to provide a sample.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, the test was conducted around 8:41 p.m.<\/p>\n
The reported result was an alcohol concentration of 0.16<\/strong>.<\/p>\n That reading is twice Minnesota’s general legal driving limit of 0.08.<\/p>\n Prosecutors charged Herr with third-degree DWI involving an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.<\/p>\n The charge includes one aggravating factor under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n Under Minnesota Statute 169A.03<\/a>, an alcohol concentration of 0.16 or higher qualifies as an aggravating factor.<\/p>\n Minnesota Statute 169A.26<\/a> classifies third-degree DWI as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n A conviction can result in up to 364 days in jail and a $3,000 fine.<\/p>\n Those penalties are possible maximums, not a sentence imposed in Herr’s case.<\/p>\n The charging document identifies October 11, 2026, as the offense date.<\/p>\n However, the probable cause statement describes the traffic stop as occurring October 7, 2026.<\/p>\n The reason for that difference is not explained in the supplied complaint.<\/p>\n Additional court records may clarify the correct incident date.<\/p>\n The case is filed in Beltrami County District Court under number 04-CR-26-2519<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The complaint does not establish a conviction, sentence, or final case outcome.<\/p>\n Readers can search for updates through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n More information about impaired driving laws is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n Herr is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"Bemidji](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Bemidji-Woman-Faces-DWI-Charge-After-0.16-Breath-Test-1024x576.png\")
<\/a>Third-Degree DWI Charge Filed<\/h2>\n
Court Complaint Contains Date Difference<\/h2>\n
Beltrami County Court Proceedings<\/h2>\n