{"id":72511,"date":"2026-11-10T07:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T13:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72511"},"modified":"2026-11-09T06:08:04","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T12:08:04","slug":"mahnomen-man-faces-2-dwi-charges-after-pickup-stop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/mahnomen-man-faces-2-dwi-charges-after-pickup-stop\/","title":{"rendered":"Mahnomen Man Faces 2 DWI Charges After Pickup Stop"},"content":{"rendered":"

Becker County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Mahnomen man faces two gross misdemeanor DWI charges following a Becker County traffic stop.<\/p>\n

Jesse Ray Jerome, 43, is accused of driving under the influence of a controlled substance.<\/p>\n

The charges stem from an October 22, 2026, traffic stop involving a pickup truck.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, Jerome reportedly admitted using methamphetamine before his arrest.<\/p>\n

The criminal complaint also identifies two previous DWI convictions within the past 10 years.<\/p>\n

Pickup Stopped for Traffic Violations<\/h2>\n

According to the complaint, a Becker County sheriff’s deputy was conducting routine patrol on October 22.<\/p>\n

The deputy noticed a pickup truck without a functioning third brake light.<\/p>\n

The vehicle also reportedly made a turn without signaling.<\/p>\n

The deputy stopped the pickup and identified the driver as Jesse Ray Jerome.<\/p>\n

During the stop, Jerome reportedly said he did not have a valid driver’s license or vehicle insurance.<\/p>\n

The deputy also observed that Jerome had rapid speech and glossy eyes.<\/p>\n

Those observations led to further questions about possible drug impairment.<\/p>\n

Driver Allegedly Admits Methamphetamine Use<\/h2>\n

According to the complaint, the deputy asked Jerome to exit the pickup for field sobriety testing.<\/p>\n

While exiting, Jerome reportedly admitted using methamphetamine.<\/p>\n

The deputy then conducted several tests to check for possible impairment.<\/p>\n

During the horizontal gaze nystagmus test, the deputy reported no standardized clues of impairment.<\/p>\n

However, the deputy observed unusual eye movements and a slow reaction to light.<\/p>\n

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Jesse Ray Jerome<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Field Sobriety Tests Lead to Arrest<\/h2>\n

The deputy continued testing Jerome using the walk-and-turn and one-leg-stand tests.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, Jerome displayed signs of possible impairment during both tests.<\/p>\n

The deputy also conducted a modified Romberg test.<\/p>\n

During that test, Jerome reportedly misjudged the passage of time by approximately five seconds.<\/p>\n

The deputy then examined Jerome’s tongue and reported observing marks described as heat bumps.<\/p>\n

Based on the investigation, the deputy arrested Jerome on suspicion of DWI.<\/p>\n

Urine Sample Collected Under Search Warrant<\/h2>\n

After the arrest, investigators obtained a DWI search warrant from a judge.<\/p>\n

Jerome was presented with the warrant and agreed to provide a urine sample.<\/p>\n

The complaint states the sample would be sent to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for testing.<\/p>\n

The supplied court document does not include laboratory results confirming any controlled substance in Jerome’s system.<\/p>\n

Two Gross Misdemeanor DWI Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

Prosecutors charged Jerome with two DWI offenses arising from the same traffic stop.<\/p>\n

The first alleges driving under the influence of a controlled substance.<\/p>\n

The second alleges driving with a prohibited Schedule I or II controlled substance or metabolite in his body.<\/p>\n

Both counts reference Minnesota Statute 169A.20<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The charges also reference Minnesota’s second-degree DWI law<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors identify two earlier DWI convictions as aggravating factors.<\/p>\n

Those convictions are listed under court file numbers 15-CR-22-139 and 04-CR-21-787.<\/p>\n

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

Becker County Court Proceedings<\/h2>\n

The case is filed in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District under court file number 03-CR-26-2076<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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

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

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

All charges remain allegations. Jerome 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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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