{"id":72349,"date":"2026-11-08T18:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-09T00:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72349"},"modified":"2026-11-08T03:58:02","modified_gmt":"2026-11-08T09:58:02","slug":"waubun-dwi-driver-accused-of-forcing-cars-off-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/waubun-dwi-driver-accused-of-forcing-cars-off-road\/","title":{"rendered":"Waubun DWI: Driver Accused of Forcing Cars Off Road"},"content":{"rendered":"

WAUBUN, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 A Naytahwaush man faces a gross misdemeanor DWI charge following a dangerous driving incident near Waubun.<\/p>\n

Authorities allege the driver swerved across highways, forced vehicles off the road, and initially refused to stop for deputies.<\/p>\n

Duane Patrick Murray, 31, of Naytahwaush, is charged with third-degree driving while impaired in Mahnomen County District Court.<\/p>\n

Reckless Driving Reported Near Waubun<\/h3>\n

According to the criminal complaint, the incident began around 6 p.m. on October 9, 2026.<\/p>\n

A concerned citizen reported a white Chevrolet Tahoe driving recklessly on County Road 6.<\/p>\n

The caller said the SUV nearly entered a ditch before heading west toward Waubun.<\/p>\n

About 18 minutes later, another caller reported suspicious activity near a football game at Waubun High School.<\/p>\n

Children reportedly witnessed the driver throw an object from the SUV.<\/p>\n

Investigators later located a broken alcohol container and a wet spot along the roadway.<\/p>\n

Deputies Say SUV Forced Drivers Off Highway<\/h3>\n

A deputy spotted the Tahoe traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 59.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, the SUV crossed the centerline and accelerated as the deputy followed.<\/p>\n

Additional deputies joined and observed the vehicle swerving, crossing onto the shoulder, and following another vehicle too closely.<\/p>\n

Deputies activated their emergency lights and attempted a traffic stop.<\/p>\n

However, the Tahoe allegedly continued southbound and forced multiple vehicles off the roadway.<\/p>\n

The vehicle eventually turned west onto Highway 113 and stopped near the Waubun school.<\/p>\n

\"Duane<\/a>
Duane Patrick Murray, 31, of Naytahwaush, is charged with third-degree driving while impaired in Mahnomen County District Court.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Driver Allegedly Admits Being Drunk<\/h3>\n

Deputies identified the driver as Murray.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, deputies noticed slurred speech, watery eyes, and unusually slow movements.<\/p>\n

They also reported finding an open alcoholic beverage inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n

When questioned, Murray allegedly admitted drinking a small amount of alcohol.<\/p>\n

During field sobriety testing, Murray reportedly told deputies he was drunk and expected to fail.<\/p>\n

Investigators documented six impairment indicators during an eye movement test.<\/p>\n

Murray declined additional field sobriety tests but agreed to a preliminary breath test.<\/p>\n

That test reportedly showed an alcohol concentration of 0.184.<\/p>\n

Official Breath Test Shows 0.16 Alcohol Concentration<\/h3>\n

Murray was arrested and transported to the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office.<\/p>\n

An evidentiary breath test produced a reported alcohol concentration of 0.16.<\/p>\n

That reading is twice Minnesota’s standard legal driving limit of 0.08.<\/p>\n

Murray was later transported to the Douglas County Jail in Alexandria without incident.<\/p>\n

Gross Misdemeanor DWI Charge Filed<\/h3>\n

Murray faces one count of third-degree DWI with an aggravating factor under Minnesota Statute 169A.26<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The aggravating factor involves the reported alcohol concentration of 0.16.<\/p>\n

The charge carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, Murray has no previous DWI convictions.<\/p>\n

The case is filed under Mahnomen County District Court number 44-CR-26-626.<\/p>\n

The charge remains an allegation. Murray is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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