Lawmaker Dan Wolgamott Formally Charged with Dwi After Crash Injures Man in Parked Pickup
MILITARY signal, reported in US, from knsiradio.com, with negative sentiment. Locations: Stearns County, Minnesota, United States.
What Happened
Minnesota House Rep. Dan Wolgamott, 36, was formally charged Wednesday night with criminal vehicular operation with bodily harm while under the influence of alcohol and driving while impaired in Stearns County. Police report a crash on 13th Street North in St. Cloud where Wolgamott’s pickup collided with a parked Lincoln Nautilus. The Lincoln’s owner, who suffered a mild concussion, claims he was hit while exiting his vehicle. Officers noted Wolgamott exhibited signs of intoxication: slurred speech, delayed responses, and refusal to take a breath test. Wolgamott was jailed after being taken to CentraCare-St. Cloud Hospital for a blood draw. This is not his first DWI offense; he pleaded guilty in 2023 to a similar charge after a Mora traffic stop.
Why it matters
Wolgamott’s formal charges follow a 2023 DWI conviction, raising concerns about his fitness for office. The incident involves a minor injury to the Lincoln’s owner, who was not life-threatening. With the crash investigation ongoing, Wolgamott remains jailed pending blood test results. His case highlights recurring issues with impaired driving among state legislators, though officials have not yet specified next steps beyond the current legal process.
Who it affects Minnesota House Rep. Dan Wolgamott, Lincoln Nautilus owner, St. Cloud residents
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