Frank Chester Oliver

On January 8, 2026, at about 2:10am, Minnesota State Patrol observed a black Dodge Ram with expired registration, weaving across its lane as it traveled southbound on I-35W near 46th Street in Hennepin County. The truck continually drifted across its lane to cross the left lane line and then the right lane line. At one point, it crossed over the left lane line nearly half of the truck's entire width. It was also observed accelerating to around 80 mph in a 55-mph zone. The trooper initiated the emergency lights to conduct a stop, and the truck continued to travel for about a half mile before pulling over.

The trooper approached the vehicle on the driver's side, observed a strong odor of alcohol emitting the window, and observed the driver, later identified as FRANK CHESTER OLIVER [DOB REDACTED], Defendant herein. The trooper noted Defendant had watery eyes, avoided eye contact, and had slow motor movement. Standard Field Sobriety Testing was conducted, and Defendant exhibited indicators of impairment during each of the tests including but not limited to swaying, difficulty balancing, and difficulty following instructions.

Defendant initially denied having any alcohol but later admitted to having "three shots." In a search incident to arrest, troopers recovered from Defendant's person 1.03 grams of mushrooms that field-tested positive (FTP) for psilocybin, and 0.39 and 0.18 grams of FTP cocaine. An additional 0.36 grams FTP cocaine was found on the driver's seat of the vehicle prior to it being impounded. Defendant was read the Breath Test Advisory. Defendant refused to complete the test. Defendant is currently in custody at Hennepin County Jail.