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Former Minneapolis Council Member Charged in DWI Crash After Police Say She Tried to Flee

Police cite signs of impairment, attempted flight, refusal to take a breath test.

Overview

  • Alondra Espejel, who served on the council as Alondra Cano, is charged with two DWI counts and a gross misdemeanor for refusing chemical testing.
  • The criminal complaint says her SUV struck a parked vehicle late Tuesday in the 300 block of 4th Street South near City Hall.
  • Witnesses reported honking and acceleration before the collision, and officers noted bloodshot eyes, slurred speech, and the odor of alcohol.
  • Police allege she tried to put the vehicle in drive when asked for identification, failed field sobriety tests, and refused a breath test after requesting an attorney.
  • Court records list $6,000 bail and a Nov. 13 court appearance, with no attorney of record at the time of the filings.