{"id":73557,"date":"2026-11-15T11:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-15T17:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=73557"},"modified":"2026-11-15T09:20:39","modified_gmt":"2026-11-15T15:20:39","slug":"thief-river-falls-dwi-charge-follows-13-breath-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/thief-river-falls-dwi-charge-follows-13-breath-test\/","title":{"rendered":"Thief River Falls DWI Charge Follows .13 Breath Test"},"content":{"rendered":"

THIEF RIVER FALLS, MN<\/strong> \u2013 (trfnews.i234.me)<\/a> \u2013 A Badger man faces a gross misdemeanor DWI charge following a traffic stop in Thief River Falls.<\/p>\n

Dennys Giovanni Rivera Carbonell, 52, of Badger<\/strong>, is charged with third-degree driving while impaired.<\/p>\n

According to a Pennington County criminal complaint, Rivera Carbonell allegedly admitted drinking three beers before driving.<\/p>\n

A breath test later showed an alcohol concentration of 0.13<\/strong>, above Minnesota’s legal driving limit of 0.08.<\/p>\n

Trooper Spots Vehicle With One Headlight<\/h2>\n

According to court documents, a Minnesota State Patrol trooper was traveling northbound into Thief River Falls on October 23, 2026.<\/p>\n

The trooper noticed a southbound vehicle traveling on a frontage road with only one working headlight.<\/p>\n

The vehicle reportedly turned onto Wendt Drive before continuing ahead of the patrol vehicle.<\/p>\n

As the trooper followed, the vehicle allegedly crossed the fog line and continued weaving.<\/p>\n

The driver then turned east onto Greenwood Street, where the vehicle reportedly touched the double yellow center line.<\/p>\n

While navigating a roundabout, the vehicle allegedly came close to striking a curb.<\/p>\n

Based on these observations, the trooper activated emergency lights and attempted a traffic stop.<\/p>\n

The vehicle reportedly responded slowly before stopping near Greenwood Street East and Kendall Avenue South<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Driver Allegedly Admits Drinking at Black Cat<\/h2>\n

The trooper identified the driver as Dennys Giovanni Rivera Carbonell.<\/p>\n

During their interaction, the trooper reported several possible signs of alcohol impairment.<\/p>\n

These reportedly included bloodshot, watery eyes, slurred speech, and a strong odor of alcohol.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, Rivera Carbonell admitted being at the Black Cat and consuming three beers.<\/p>\n

The trooper then requested field sobriety testing.<\/p>\n

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Dennys Giovanni Rivera Carbonell<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Field Sobriety Tests Raise Concerns<\/h2>\n

During an eye movement test, the trooper reportedly observed signs commonly associated with alcohol impairment.<\/p>\n

Rivera Carbonell also allegedly struggled during the walk-and-turn test.<\/p>\n

The complaint states he repeatedly failed to walk heel-to-toe and stepped off the designated line.<\/p>\n

He also reportedly used his arms for balance, took an incorrect number of steps, and made an improper turn.<\/p>\n

The trooper requested a preliminary breath test, which reportedly showed an alcohol concentration of 0.129<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Rivera Carbonell was then arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired.<\/p>\n

Official Breath Test Shows .13<\/h2>\n

Following his arrest, Rivera Carbonell was transported to the law enforcement center.<\/p>\n

The trooper read Minnesota’s implied consent advisory and offered him an opportunity to consult an attorney.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, Rivera Carbonell declined to speak with an attorney and agreed to chemical testing.<\/p>\n

The DataMaster breath test reportedly registered an alcohol concentration of 0.13<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

That reading exceeded Minnesota’s 0.08 legal driving limit.<\/p>\n

Prior Impaired Driving Incident Cited<\/h2>\n

The complaint also references a prior implied consent incident from May 2022.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors cite that incident as an aggravating factor supporting the third-degree DWI charge.<\/p>\n

The complaint does not provide further details about the prior incident’s outcome.<\/p>\n

Gross Misdemeanor Charge Filed<\/h2>\n

Rivera Carbonell faces one count of third-degree driving while impaired under Minnesota Statute 169A.26<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The offense is classified as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

Under current Minnesota law, a gross misdemeanor carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

The case is filed in Pennington County District Court under court file number 57-CR-26-747<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Additional information can be found through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

All allegations are based on the criminal complaint. Rivera Carbonell is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/em><\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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