Cole Daniel Felden, 43, of Independence, Missouri, is charged with DWI test refusal, impaired driving, and open-bottle possession.<\/p>\n
The incident occurred September 26, 2026, near the Kennedy Fire Department in Kittson County.<\/p>\n
According to the criminal complaint, the vehicle was parked off Highway 75 with its engine running and headlights on.<\/p>\n
Deputy Finds Driver Sleeping Near Fire Hall<\/h2>\n
A Kittson County deputy was traveling north on Highway 75 around 12:49 a.m.<\/p>\n
The deputy noticed a vehicle facing south near the northbound lane.<\/p>\n
As the deputy approached, he discovered the vehicle was parked on the grass outside the Kennedy fire hall.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, Felden appeared to be sleeping behind the steering wheel.<\/p>\n
The vehicle’s engine was running, and its lights were illuminated.<\/p>\n
The deputy activated emergency lights and approached the driver’s window.<\/p>\n
He noticed two Busch Light beer cans in the vehicle’s cupholders.<\/p>\n
The deputy knocked on the window and used a flashing light to wake Felden.<\/p>\n
Open Beer and Signs of Impairment Reported<\/h2>\n
According to court documents, Felden appeared surprised when awakened.<\/p>\n
During their conversation, the deputy noticed slurred speech and difficulty understanding Felden’s responses.<\/p>\n
The deputy also reported smelling alcohol and observing reddish eyes.<\/p>\n
Felden was asked to provide identification and hand over an open beer container.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, the container was approximately one-quarter full.<\/p>\n
The deputy then asked Felden to exit the vehicle for field sobriety testing.<\/p>\n
Driver Allegedly Struggles With Sobriety Tests<\/h2>\n
Investigators reported several signs of possible impairment during roadside testing.<\/p>\n
The first test involved following an object with his eyes.<\/p>\n
The deputy recorded four of six possible indicators during that examination.<\/p>\n
During the one-leg stand test, Felden reportedly swayed and used his arms for balance.<\/p>\n
He also placed his foot down three times and stopped before completing the test.<\/p>\n
The walk-and-turn test reportedly produced eight of eight possible indicators.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, Felden struggled with balance, step counts, and following instructions.<\/p>\n After roadside testing, the deputy requested a preliminary breath sample.<\/p>\n Felden declined to provide the sample, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n He was arrested on suspicion of DWI and transported to the Kittson County Jail.<\/p>\n At approximately 1:26 a.m., the deputy read Felden the required breath test advisory.<\/p>\n Felden indicated he understood the advisory and declined to speak with an attorney.<\/p>\n He then refused the requested breath test, reportedly saying he had no breath to give.<\/p>\n The testing process ended at approximately 1:31 a.m.<\/p>\n The complaint does not include a measured alcohol concentration.<\/p>\n Prosecutors filed three charges in Kittson County District Court.<\/p>\n Count 1: Third-Degree DWI Test Refusal.<\/strong> This gross misdemeanor carries up to 364 days in jail and a $3,000 fine.<\/p>\n Count 2: Fourth-Degree DWI.<\/strong> Prosecutors allege Felden was in control of a vehicle while impaired by alcohol.<\/p>\n Count 3: Open-Bottle Violation.<\/strong> Prosecutors allege Felden possessed an opened alcoholic beverage container inside his vehicle.<\/p>\n Each misdemeanor carries up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.<\/p>\n Minnesota’s DWI law<\/a> addresses impaired driving and unlawful chemical test refusal.<\/p>\n The state’s open-bottle law<\/a> establishes restrictions on opened alcoholic beverages inside vehicles.<\/p>\n The case is filed under number 35-CR-26-128<\/strong> in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n The charging document was issued as a summons.<\/p>\n No conviction, sentence, or final case outcome is established by the supplied complaint.<\/p>\n Readers can search public filings through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Felden is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"Kennedy:](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Kennedy-Driver-Found-Asleep-Faces-DWI-Refusal-Charge-1024x576.png\")
<\/a>Breath Test Refused at Kittson County Jail<\/h2>\n
Three Criminal Charges Filed<\/h2>\n
Kittson County Court Proceedings<\/h2>\n