On October 19, 2025, at approximately 1:37 A.M., while in the City of Duluth, County of St. Louis, State of Minnesota, a Minnesota State Patrol trooper was monitoring traffic near I‐35 and the 5th Avenue W. Ramp, and he observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed in the posted 55‐mph zone. Using the squad's front radar antenna in same direction mode, the trooper confirmed that vehicle was traveling 79‐mph in the posted 55‐mph zone. The trooper activated the squad's emergency lights to initiate a traffic stop.
The vehicle did not stop as expected and continued driving, which required the trooper to activate the squad's siren a number of times. The vehicle came to a stop on the exit to I‐535 and the vehicle was white Chevrolet Silverado bearing Texas license plate: [PLATE REDACTED]. The trooper identified the driver as Jacob Michael Jones [DOB REDACTED], hereinafter "Defendant." As the trooper reached the window, the trooper detected a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from inside the vehicle.
Along with the odor of an alcoholic beverage, the trooper detected a noticeable masking odor. While speaking with Defendant, the trooper observed Defendant's speech was slurred and his eyes were bloodshot and watery. Defendant told the trooper that he came from Spurs Bar in Duluth and admitted to consuming a "few" drinks. The trooper had Defendant perform Standardized Field Sobriety Tests to ensure Defendant was safe to drive. While standing between the vehicles, the trooper again detected an odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from Defendant.
While performing SFSTs, Defendant showed indicators of impairment. Defendant submitted to a preliminary breath test, which yielded a result of.18 BrAC. At approximately 01:29 A.M., Defendant was placed under arrest for suspected driving while impaired and transported to the St. Louis County Jail. During the transport, Defendant vomited. At approximately 02:15 A.M., Defendant was read the Minnesota Breath Test Advisory and advised of the right to speak to an attorney. Defendant stated he understood what was explained, waived his attorney time, and refused to take a breath test.
Defendant explained the reason for refusing the test was, "I don't have a good reason, I'm just refusing." Defendant does not have any qualified driving related offenses that would make this incident enhanceable.
