{"id":72742,"date":"2026-11-10T16:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T22:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72742"},"modified":"2026-11-09T19:21:53","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T01:21:53","slug":"perham-man-charged-in-detroit-lakes-0-20-dwi-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/perham-man-charged-in-detroit-lakes-0-20-dwi-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Perham Man Charged in Detroit Lakes 0.20 DWI Case"},"content":{"rendered":"

DETROIT LAKES, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 A Perham man faces two gross misdemeanor DWI charges after deputies discovered him inside a running vehicle at Detroit Lakes High School.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, Junior Ely Murillo Reyes, 30, was arrested following an early morning investigation on August 30, 2026.<\/p>\n

A preliminary breath test reportedly registered an alcohol concentration of 0.213.<\/p>\n

A later blood test showed an alcohol concentration of 0.20, according to the criminal complaint.<\/p>\n

Deputy Spots Running Vehicle at High School<\/h2>\n

The investigation began around 1:43 a.m. during a routine patrol in Detroit Lakes.<\/p>\n

A Becker County deputy noticed a red vehicle parked in the Detroit Lakes High School parking lot.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, the vehicle was positioned near the back of the parking area, facing east.<\/p>\n

Its lights were on, and the engine was running.<\/p>\n

The deputy found the vehicle suspicious because no school activities were taking place at that hour.<\/p>\n

When the deputy approached, two people were sitting inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n

Driver Reportedly Shows Signs of Impairment<\/h2>\n

According to court documents, both occupants were wearing wristbands from Zorbaz.<\/p>\n

The deputy approached the driver’s side and identified the man behind the wheel as Junior Ely Murillo Reyes.<\/p>\n

While speaking with Reyes, the deputy reportedly noticed that his eyes were bloodshot and watery.<\/p>\n

The deputy believed Reyes showed signs of alcohol impairment.<\/p>\n

Reyes agreed to participate in standardized field sobriety testing.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, his performance on the tests increased the deputy’s concerns about impairment.<\/p>\n

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Junior Ely Murillo Reyes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Preliminary Breath Test Registers 0.213<\/h2>\n

Following the field sobriety tests, Reyes agreed to provide a preliminary breath sample.<\/p>\n

The roadside test reportedly registered an alcohol concentration of 0.213.<\/p>\n

Deputies placed Reyes under arrest on suspicion of driving while impaired.<\/p>\n

The deputy then applied for a search warrant to obtain a blood or urine sample.<\/p>\n

Authorities secured the warrant, and Reyes complied with the testing requirements.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, Reyes elected to provide a blood sample.<\/p>\n

Laboratory analysis later showed an alcohol concentration of 0.20.<\/p>\n

The complaint does not state that the deputy observed Reyes driving before the investigation.<\/p>\n

Two Third-Degree DWI Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

Prosecutors charged Reyes with two counts of third-degree driving while impaired.<\/p>\n