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Crookston Man Charged With DWI, 2 Children in Car<\/h1>\n

Polk County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 A Crookston man faces four charges following a traffic stop on November 7, 2026.<\/p>\n

Antonio Dashon Atkins, 31, is accused of driving while impaired with two young children in his vehicle.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, Atkins allegedly had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.16 during the investigation.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors charged him with two counts of second-degree driving while impaired, both gross misdemeanors.<\/p>\n

He also faces charges involving child passenger safety and driving after license revocation.<\/p>\n

Trooper Spots Erratic Driving on Highway 2<\/h2>\n

According to the criminal complaint, a Minnesota State Patrol trooper was traveling eastbound on U.S. Highway 2.<\/p>\n

At approximately 4:20 p.m., the trooper noticed a white Kia Stinger traveling in the left lane.<\/p>\n

The vehicle activated its left turn signal but failed to turn.<\/p>\n

The complaint states the Kia then veered halfway into the right lane before returning to its lane.<\/p>\n

The trooper stopped the vehicle after it turned onto 410th Avenue SW in Polk County.<\/p>\n

The driver was identified as Antonio Dashon Atkins of Crookston.<\/p>\n

Two Young Children Found Inside Vehicle<\/h2>\n

During the stop, the trooper reported smelling alcohol coming from the vehicle.<\/p>\n

Atkins also allegedly had bloodshot eyes.<\/p>\n

The trooper discovered two young children sitting in car seats in the back seat.<\/p>\n

One child was approximately two years old. The other was just seven months old.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, both car seats were facing forward.<\/p>\n

Minnesota law generally requires children under two to ride in a rear-facing child restraint system.<\/p>\n

The alleged violation involving the seven-month-old resulted in a separate petty misdemeanor charge.<\/p>\n

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Antonio Dashon Atkins<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

The complaint states Atkins was reluctant to complete field sobriety testing.<\/p>\n

However, he agreed to provide a preliminary breath sample.<\/p>\n

That roadside test reportedly produced a reading of 0.208.<\/p>\n

The trooper also observed watery, bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and an odor of alcohol.<\/p>\n

Atkins was transported to the Northwest Regional Correction Center for further testing.<\/p>\n

He agreed to an official breath test after receiving Minnesota’s breath-testing advisory.<\/p>\n

The test registered a blood alcohol concentration of 0.16 at approximately 5:59 p.m.<\/p>\n

That result was twice Minnesota’s legal alcohol limit of 0.08.<\/p>\n

Previous DWI Conviction and License Revocations<\/h2>\n

Court records cited in the complaint identify a previous DWI conviction dated April 6, 2026.<\/p>\n

The complaint also lists two driving privilege revocations during 2026.<\/p>\n

Those revocations occurred on April 17 and July 16.<\/p>\n

According to prosecutors, Atkins was driving despite his revoked Minnesota driving privileges.<\/p>\n

The previous conviction, reported alcohol level, and presence of children were cited as aggravating factors.<\/p>\n

Four Criminal and Traffic Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

Atkins faces the following charges in Polk County District Court:<\/p>\n