{"id":72218,"date":"2026-11-07T15:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-07T21:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72218"},"modified":"2026-11-07T06:01:43","modified_gmt":"2026-11-07T12:01:43","slug":"warroad-man-faces-5-charges-after-22-breath-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/warroad-man-faces-5-charges-after-22-breath-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Warroad Man Faces 5 Charges After .22 Breath Test"},"content":{"rendered":"

WARROAD, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 A Warroad man faces five criminal charges following a nighttime traffic stop that resulted in a reported .22 alcohol breath-test reading.<\/p>\n

Blayne Sheldon Otto, 27, of Warroad<\/strong>, is charged with two counts of second-degree driving while impaired and three additional misdemeanor offenses.<\/p>\n

According to a criminal complaint filed in Roseau County District Court, police also discovered multiple open alcoholic beverage containers inside his vehicle.<\/p>\n

Traffic Stop Begins Over Vehicle Violations<\/h2>\n

The incident began October 16, 2026, at approximately 10:21 p.m.<\/p>\n

A Warroad police officer was traveling northbound on Highway 11 near Riverview Drive SE.<\/p>\n

The officer noticed a vehicle with a rear cargo light emitting white light.<\/p>\n

After following the vehicle, the officer observed it turn onto Lake Street NE and accelerate rapidly.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, the vehicle also had a loud, modified exhaust system.<\/p>\n

The officer conducted a traffic stop near 204 Lake Street NE.<\/p>\n

Police then discovered that the vehicle’s registration had expired in August 2026.<\/p>\n

Officer Reports Slurred Speech and Stumbling<\/h2>\n

The driver was identified as Otto.<\/p>\n

While speaking with him, the officer reported smelling alcohol and observing watery eyes and slurred speech.<\/p>\n

The officer directed Otto to move his vehicle into the nearby Thrifty White Pharmacy parking lot.<\/p>\n

While the officer checked his information, Otto exited his vehicle and approached the squad car.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, Otto stumbled into the side of the patrol vehicle.<\/p>\n

When questioned about alcohol consumption, Otto reportedly acknowledged having a couple of drinks.<\/p>\n

Preliminary Test Shows .183, Jail Test Shows .22<\/h2>\n

Police administered a preliminary breath test that produced a reading of .183<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Otto was then arrested on suspicion of impaired driving.<\/p>\n

After arriving at the Roseau County Jail, Otto agreed to additional breath testing.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, he provided two adequate breath samples.<\/p>\n

The DataMaster breath-testing instrument recorded an alcohol concentration of .22 at 11:35 p.m.<\/strong><\/p>\n

That reading was above Minnesota’s .08 legal alcohol concentration limit for most drivers.<\/p>\n

\"Blayne<\/a>
Blayne Sheldon Otto<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Open Twisted Tea Containers Found<\/h2>\n

After the arrest, the officer returned to Otto’s vehicle to turn off its rear cargo light.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, the officer noticed a plastic bag on the passenger side.<\/p>\n

Inside the bag were multiple open Twisted Tea alcoholic beverage containers.<\/p>\n

One container reportedly still held a small amount of liquid.<\/p>\n

The discovery became part of the evidence supporting an additional open bottle charge.<\/p>\n

Five Criminal Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

Otto faces the following charges in Roseau County District Court:<\/p>\n