The following is based on your complainant’s review of the reports of other officers and your complainant’s own investigation: On November 16, 2025, at shortly before 3:00am, a Mounds View Police officer on patrol observed a Nissan Rogue parked in a handicap parking spot at Holiday Gas Station, [ADDRESS REDACTED]., Mounds View, Ramsey County. The vehicle had neither handicap license plates nor a visible handicap placard. The officer approached to advise the driver and lone occupant of the concern.
The driver, who had the vehicle key in his hand, confirmed that he lacked a handicap placard and said that he would simply move the vehicle. He said that he had a driver’s license but repeatedly failed to provide it. The officers observed that the driver’s eyes were bloodshot and watery, his speech was slurred, and he smelled strongly of an alcoholic beverage. As the officer asked the driver how much he had to drink that night, he turned away, saying simply that he had just arrived and would move the Rogue.
He then entered the vehicle, despite the officer’s directive not to do so. He began to put the key in the ignition, and the officer grabbed his hand. He turned toward the officer and said that he was aware of his rights. He then tried again to put the key in the ignition. As they struggled over the key, he advised the officer that he is an Army veteran, an apparent warning of his willingness to fight. He then exited the vehicle and refused directions to put his hands behind his back. Instead, he squared up against the officer.
Eventually he was taken into custody. The driver was identified as the defendant, PABLO IGUANERO-RAMOS aka Pablo Iguanero Ramos aka Pablo Ramos ([DOB REDACTED]). His driver’s license was found to be cancelled as inimical to public safety. In the Rogue was a half-empty bottle of whiskey. It was photographed and recovered. The defendant was transported to the Mounds View Police Department, 2401 Highway 10, Mounds View, Ramsey County. There, he remained both non-compliant and verbally aggressive. He was read the implied-consent advisory and said that he did not understand it.
For the first time, he requested an interpreter, though he had been communicating clearly in English up until this point. He then said that he wanted to consult an attorney and was provided with his phone for this purpose. He sent several texts and made one phone call. Once he said that he was done, he was asked twice whether he would take the breath test. He responded only that he needed his attorney. When asked the reason for his refusal to test, he said that he had not answered “yes” or “no” and again wanted his lawyer.
A Mirandized interview was attempted. The defendant claimed not to understand his rights (despite his statement to the contrary at the scene). The attempt was discontinued. The defendant’s record includes at least the following qualified prior impaired driving incidents: 1. License revocation pursuant to Minn. Stat. 169A.52 March 29, 2025 Pending charge of DWI – Gross Misdemeanor (Case No. ••-CR-••-••••) 2. DWI – Gross Misdemeanor Convicted November 21, 2022 Case No. ••-CR-••-•••• 2 ••-CR-••-•••• Filed in District Court State of Minnesota 11/17/2025 3. DWI – Gross Misdemeanor Convicted November 5, 2018 Case No.
