{"id":73133,"date":"2026-11-12T20:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T02:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=73133"},"modified":"2026-11-12T06:54:00","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T12:54:00","slug":"thief-river-falls-dwi-charge-follows-21-breath-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/thief-river-falls-dwi-charge-follows-21-breath-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Thief River Falls DWI Charge Follows .21 Breath Test"},"content":{"rendered":"

THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A 50-year-old Red Lake man faces two gross misdemeanor charges following an October traffic stop in Pennington County.<\/p>\n

Kyle Joseph Stillday has been charged with second-degree driving while impaired and driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, Stillday registered a preliminary alcohol reading of .260 during the investigation.<\/p>\n

A later evidentiary breath test reportedly showed an alcohol concentration of .21, more than twice Minnesota’s legal driving limit.<\/p>\n

Deputy Stops Vehicle Traveling 73 MPH<\/h2>\n

According to the criminal complaint, the incident occurred October 26, 2026, at approximately 9:01 p.m.<\/p>\n

A Pennington County deputy was conducting radar enforcement while traveling southbound on Highway 59 near 150th Street NE.<\/p>\n

The deputy reportedly observed a silver Mazda traveling northbound at 73 mph in a posted 60-mph zone.<\/p>\n

A traffic stop was initiated, and the driver was identified as Stillday.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, Stillday immediately handed over his vehicle keys when approached by the deputy.<\/p>\n

The deputy reported that Stillday struggled to speak and could not remember where he had been traveling from.<\/p>\n

Authorities also reported bloodshot, watery eyes and a strong odor of alcohol.<\/p>\n

Driver Allegedly Admitted He Would Fail Sobriety Tests<\/h2>\n

The deputy asked Stillday to complete field sobriety testing.<\/p>\n

According to court records, Stillday responded that he “ain’t gonna pass them” but agreed to participate.<\/p>\n

During an eye movement test, the deputy reported observing several signs associated with alcohol impairment.<\/p>\n

Stillday then reported having a bad knee and said he could not complete the walk-and-turn test.<\/p>\n

He also declined the one-leg-stand test, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

Stillday subsequently provided a preliminary breath sample that registered .260.<\/p>\n

He was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired.<\/p>\n

License Canceled, Previous DWI Convictions Reported<\/h2>\n

During the investigation, authorities discovered that Stillday’s driving privileges had been canceled as inimical to public safety.<\/p>\n

Court records also indicated an outstanding warrant from Beltrami County.<\/p>\n

The complaint states Stillday had several previous DWI convictions, including one within the preceding ten years.<\/p>\n

Investigators transported Stillday to the Pennington County Jail for additional testing.<\/p>\n

After receiving the breath test advisory, Stillday requested time to contact an attorney.<\/p>\n

He later agreed to provide a breath sample.<\/p>\n

The evidentiary breath testing machine recorded an alcohol concentration of .21, according to court documents.<\/p>\n

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

Prosecutors charged Stillday with second-degree DWI involving two or more aggravating factors.<\/p>\n

Those alleged factors include a prior DWI conviction within ten years and an alcohol concentration exceeding .16.<\/p>\n

He also faces a separate charge of driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety.<\/p>\n

Both offenses are classified as gross misdemeanors under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n

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

Information about the applicable laws is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

Additional case information may be available through the Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a> system.<\/p>\n

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

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