Minnesota state Representative Daniel Wolgamott, 36, was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving for the second time in three years after allegedly colliding with a parked vehicle in St. Cloud and attempting to flee on foot. The incident occurred Wednesday evening, according to The Minnesota Star Tribune.
Responding officers found Wolgamott walking away from the crash, which resulted in injuries to an occupant of the struck vehicle. The individual was taken to a hospital for treatment of noncritical injuries.
According to a police report, Wolgamott exhibited signs of impairment, including poor balance, bloodshot and glossy eyes, slurred speech, and difficulty forming complete sentences. He subsequently underwent field sobriety tests.
Wolgamott, a member of the Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party, has been charged with criminal vehicular operation, bodily harm, and driving while under the influence of alcohol. He was being held without bail.
This is not Wolgamott's first offense. He was previously convicted of misdemeanor drunken driving in 2023 after being stopped for a tip about a man drinking in a liquor store parking lot. At the time, Wolgamott stated he had undergone professional testing and received an assessment indicating he does not have an alcohol-use disorder.
The outgoing lawmaker had previously decided not to seek a fifth term in the state House, having lost a bid for state auditor earlier this year. The DFL Party is an affiliate of the national Democratic Party in Minnesota.