On or about November 14, 2025, at approximately 7:52 PM, Officer Cree of the Blaine Police Department conducted a traffic stop in the area of [ADDRESS REDACTED], City of Blaine, Anoka County, Minnesota. Prior to the stop, the officer received a report of an erratic driver, later identified to be ANTHONY PETER LARSON, [DOB REDACTED], the Defendant herein. The officer arrived on the scene and spoke to the complainant, who advised he saw Defendant walking in circles in the front lawn of the school at the listed address, drinking several bottles of water.
Defendant was then seen walking a small child to the rear passenger seat. The complainant then followed the vehicle until it was seen parked at a residence at [ADDRESS REDACTED], City of Circle Pines, Anoka County, Minnesota, where the Defendant walked the child [NAME REDACTED]. Officers located the vehicle at the residence and observed the Defendant enter the vehicle and begin to drive. Officers noted the license plate light was not illuminated and conducted a traffic stop. Upon contact, Defendant was immediately observed to have pinpoint pupils.
His movements were rapid, jerky, and erratic. Defendant appeared disheveled and had no teeth. The officer notes his suspicion Defendant chronically used controlled substances. The officer asked Defendant to step out of the vehicle. Defendant complied and stated he drove his 5 year old daughter from school to his sister's house. Defendant stated he takes methadone. The officer conducted standardized field sobriety tests, during which Defendant showed several signs of impairment consistent with stimulant use.
Defendant was arrested and transported to Blaine Police Department. The officer obtained a search warrant for Defendant's blood or urine, which was signed by the Honorable Michele Davis. Defendant agreed to provide a blood sample, however due to his collapsed veins, a Minnesota State Trooper phlebotomist was unsuccessful in drawing a blood sample. Defendant agreed to provide a urine sample instead, but after attempting for 7 minutes, Defendant stated he could not provide the sample. Defendant was advised failure to provide either blood or urine would be considered a test refusal.
Defendant stated he did not want to do the blood draw again and could not provide urine. Defendant was charged with test refusal. A review of Defendant's record showed no prior DWI convictions.
