{"id":72508,"date":"2026-11-09T19:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T01:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72508"},"modified":"2026-11-09T06:02:45","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T12:02:45","slug":"mahnomen-man-charged-with-dwi-after-suv-leaves-road","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/mahnomen-man-charged-with-dwi-after-suv-leaves-road\/","title":{"rendered":"Mahnomen Man Charged With DWI After SUV Leaves Road"},"content":{"rendered":"

Clearwater County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Mahnomen man faces a gross misdemeanor DWI charge after an SUV reportedly left a Clearwater County roadway.<\/p>\n

Jerome Tyler Johnson, 21, is charged with third-degree driving while impaired following the September 20, 2026, incident.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, Johnson allegedly had an alcohol concentration of .17 during an official breath test.<\/p>\n

The charge was filed in Clearwater County District Court under case number 15-CR-26-333.<\/p>\n

SUV Reportedly Leaves Roadway<\/h2>\n

According to the criminal complaint, authorities received a report about a gold-colored SUV traveling in Clearwater County.<\/p>\n

The incident happened near the intersection of Sand Lake Avenue and 340th Street.<\/p>\n

An off-duty sheriff’s deputy reportedly witnessed the SUV leave the roadway and launch off an approach.<\/p>\n

The SUV then returned to the road and continued westbound on 340th Street at a high rate of speed.<\/p>\n

The deputy followed the vehicle until it became disabled near 141st Avenue.<\/p>\n

The SUV eventually stopped along the roadside.<\/p>\n

When the deputy approached, Johnson allegedly showed signs of possible alcohol impairment.<\/p>\n

Deputies Investigate Suspected Impairment<\/h2>\n

An on-duty Clearwater County deputy arrived and observed the gold SUV parked along the road.<\/p>\n

The vehicle reportedly had moderate damage to its front driver’s side.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, the deputy spoke with Johnson outside the vehicle.<\/p>\n

The deputy noticed a strong odor of alcohol coming from Johnson.<\/p>\n

When questioned, Johnson reportedly admitted consuming three Four Loko alcoholic beverages.<\/p>\n

He then agreed to complete several field sobriety tests.<\/p>\n

Breath Tests Show Elevated Alcohol Levels<\/h2>\n

According to investigators, Johnson displayed several signs of impairment during field sobriety testing.<\/p>\n

The complaint reports six of six possible clues during the horizontal gaze nystagmus test.<\/p>\n

Johnson also reportedly displayed seven of eight clues during the walk-and-turn test.<\/p>\n

During the one-leg stand test, investigators observed two of four possible clues.<\/p>\n

Johnson then submitted to a roadside preliminary breath test.<\/p>\n

The preliminary test reportedly measured an alcohol concentration of .193.<\/p>\n

He was subsequently transported to the Clearwater County Jail.<\/p>\n

A later DataMaster breath test reportedly produced an alcohol concentration of .17.<\/p>\n

Both reported measurements were above Minnesota’s standard legal driving limit of .08.<\/p>\n

Third-Degree DWI Charge Filed<\/h2>\n

Prosecutors charged Johnson with third-degree driving while impaired under Minnesota Statute 169A.26<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The complaint identifies an alcohol concentration of .16 or higher as the aggravating factor.<\/p>\n

Under Minnesota Statute 169A.03<\/a>, that concentration qualifies as an aggravating factor when statutory conditions are met.<\/p>\n

Third-degree DWI is classified as a gross misdemeanor in Minnesota.<\/p>\n

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

Those penalties represent possible maximums and do not indicate that Johnson has been sentenced.<\/p>\n

Clearwater County Court Proceedings<\/h2>\n

The case is filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District under court file number 15-CR-26-333<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The complaint is designated as an order-of-detention matter.<\/p>\n

The supplied document does not establish Johnson’s current custody status, plea, or final court outcome.<\/p>\n

Readers can search the case through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

All charges remain allegations. Johnson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

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Jerome Tyler Johnson, 21<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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