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By Anthony Gockowski
KANABEC COUNTY, Minn. – Rep. Dan Wolgamott, a Democrat from St. Cloud, was arrested Friday in Kanabec County on suspicion of drunk driving.
A state trooper was trying to find a Lincoln MKZ round 6 p.m. after receiving a criticism about a person ingesting in a liquor retailer parking zone, in accordance with an incident report.
The trooper situated the automobile referenced within the criticism driving eastbound on Freeway 23 close to Arthur Township. The automobile was lacking a entrance license plate, had expired tabs, and “seemed to be weaving.”
The trooper initiated a site visitors cease and recognized Wolgamott as the motive force of the automobile, who exhibited “indicators of alcohol impairment.” He was the one particular person within the automobile and supplied a fluid pattern.
Wolgamott was booked into Kanabec County Jail on suspicion of fourth-degree DWI. He had not been charged but as of Monday night time. In 2021, he was cited by Golden Valley police after he deserted his automobile.
Wolgamott is in his third time period representing the St. Cloud space within the Minnesota Home of Representatives. His district continuously flips between DFL and GOP management.
He was lately named the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Affiliation’s “Legislator of the Yr” and served as speaker professional tempore through the 2023 legislative session.
This text initially appeared at Alpha News and was reprinted with permission.
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