DFL lawmaker arrested for drunk driving after crash
A central Minnesota state representative was taken to jail Wednesday night after a suspected drunken crash sent one person to a St. Cloud hospital, according to police.
DFL State Rep. Dan Wolgamott, who serves District 14B, was arrested shortly after 9 p.m. after investigators said he showed signs of impairment after his car crashed into the back of a legally parked car.
The only person in the vehicle, a 37-year-old man, was taken to hospital. His injuries are not life-threatening.
One of the charges against Wolgamott involves criminal operation of a vehicle resulting in bodily harm.
Saint-Cloud police are investigating the accident.
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This is not the first DWI offense for Wolgamott, who pleaded guilty to a DWI charge in 2023.
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For the first offense, court documents show he completed a chemical health assessment, took an eight-hour course and attended a Mothers Against Drunk Driving panel. He also paid a $400 fine.
Wolgamott is expected to leave office in January when the newly elected officials are sworn in after declining to run again this time.
He has served in the Minnesota House since 2019.
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS has reached out to Wolgamott’s office and the DFL for a statement regarding his arrest.
This is an ongoing story. Check back for more details.
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