On or about November 3, 2025, at approximately 6:26 PM, Officer Cornell of the Bayport Police Department was dispatched on report of two driving complaints in the area of 2nd Ave and 9th St, City of Bayport, Washington County, Minnesota. The officer was advised the vehicle was in a dead end and a complainant had made contact with the reported driver, later identified as CORY ALEXANDER JOHNSON, [DOB REDACTED], the Defendant herein. Upon arrival, the officer noted Defendant's vehicle was parked with no occupants inside, however it was left running.
The officer heard Defendant yell and approach him. Defendant made contact with the officer and admitted to owning and driving the vehicle. While speaking, the officer detected an odor of consumed alcoholic beverage coming from Defendant, who was also slurring his speech. Defendant denied having anything to drink. While Defendant searched for his license in his vehicle, the officer noted a prescription medication bottle. The officer asked what medication Defendant was on, to which Defendant was not able to say.
The bottle listed a prescription for Fluoxetine. When asked, Defendant did not know what house he was at and what time it was. The officer then proceeded to administer standardized field sobriety tests. Defendant showed several signs of impairment during the tests. Upon explanation of the preliminary breath test, Defendant stated he would not provide a breath sample on the road. Defendant was placed under arrest and transported to Washington County Jail. At the jail, Defendant was read the MN Breath Test Advisory.
When asked if he understood, Defendant stated "I am pleading the fifth." Defendant stated he wanted to consult with an attorney and was provided attorney time. Defendant did not attempt to call an attorney. Defendant was informed that he must make a decision about providing a breath sample but was being provided time to consult with an attorney. Defendant stated "the decision is not going to change. Its a no." A review of Defendant's record shows no prior qualifying convictions.
