Clinton Wayne Manning Jr., 29, was arrested after a state trooper found his vehicle traveling only 9 mph.<\/p>\n
According to the criminal complaint, the vehicle had a flat tire and its hazard lights were flashing.<\/p>\n
A later breath test reportedly showed an alcohol concentration of 0.22, nearly three times Minnesota’s general legal limit.<\/p>\n
Trooper Spots Vehicle Traveling 9 MPH<\/h2>\n
The incident occurred September 15, 2026, at approximately 9:22 p.m.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, a Minnesota State Patrol trooper was traveling north on Highway 59 in Mahnomen County.<\/p>\n
The trooper noticed a vehicle moving slowly along the shoulder with its hazard lights activated.<\/p>\n
Radar reportedly showed the vehicle traveling just 9 mph in a 60 mph zone.<\/p>\n
The vehicle also had a flat tire on the rear driver’s side.<\/p>\n
The trooper activated emergency lights, and the vehicle stopped.<\/p>\n
Officer Reports Signs of Alcohol Impairment<\/h2>\n
When the trooper approached, the driver was identified as Clinton Wayne Manning Jr.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, the trooper noticed a strong odor of alcohol while speaking with Manning.<\/p>\n
The trooper also reported bloodshot, watery eyes and slurred speech.<\/p>\n
Manning was asked to exit the vehicle and participate in field sobriety testing.<\/p>\n
Investigators reported that Manning appeared unsteady while walking toward the patrol vehicle.<\/p>\n
During an eye-movement test, the trooper observed several indicators commonly associated with possible impairment.<\/p>\n
Breath Testing Shows 0.225 and 0.22<\/h2>\n
According to the complaint, Manning agreed to provide a preliminary breath sample.<\/p>\n
The roadside test reportedly registered an alcohol concentration of 0.225.<\/p>\n
Following that result and the trooper’s observations, Manning was placed under arrest.<\/p>\n
He later agreed to another breath test.<\/p>\n
That test, administered at approximately 10:33 p.m., reportedly measured 0.22.<\/p>\n
Minnesota’s general legal driving limit is 0.08.<\/p>\n
The reported result was approximately 2.75 times that limit.<\/p>\n Prosecutors charged Manning with third-degree driving while impaired in Mahnomen County District Court.<\/p>\n The charge alleges he operated a motor vehicle with an alcohol concentration of at least 0.08.<\/p>\n It also alleges an aggravating factor because his alcohol concentration reached at least 0.16.<\/p>\n Under Minnesota Statute 169A.03<\/a>, an alcohol concentration of 0.16 or higher is 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 These are maximum penalties, not a sentence imposed in this case.<\/p>\n The criminal case is filed under number 44-CR-26-572<\/strong> in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n The court document was issued with a summons.<\/p>\n The complaint lists one criminal charge connected to the September 15 traffic stop.<\/p>\n It does not establish a conviction, sentence, or final court outcome.<\/p>\n Readers can check public case information through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Additional court information is available through the Mahnomen County District Court<\/a>.<\/p>\n Manning is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"Mahnomen](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Clinton-Wayne-Manning-Jr-1024x576.png\")
<\/a>Third-Degree DWI Charge Filed<\/h2>\n
Mahnomen County Court Proceedings<\/h2>\n