Man Charged in Carver County After Alleged DWI Crash Causing Substantial Injuries in Waconia
Published: April 21st 2026
CARVER COUNTY MN: A 23-year-old man has been charged in Carver County in connection with a crash that allegedly left multiple people injured in Waconia.
According to a criminal complaint, Tre’ Amir Medlock-Sanders (DOB: 05/30/2002) is charged with one count of felony criminal vehicular operation—substantial bodily harm while under the influence of alcohol—and one count of misdemeanor driving while impaired (DWI).
The complaint states that at approximately 12:20 a.m. on April 18, 2026, deputies with the Carver County Sheriff’s Office responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Main Street East and County Road 10. The reporting party indicated that multiple individuals were injured and that one of the drivers may have been impaired.
According to the complaint, a deputy made contact with Medlock-Sanders, who said he was approaching the intersection from Sparrow Road when the traffic light turned yellow. He reportedly told authorities that his brakes made a “cranking noise,” preventing him from stopping before entering the intersection on a red light.
The deputy noted a strong odor of alcohol coming from Medlock-Sanders, along with bloodshot and watery eyes, according to the complaint. Field sobriety tests—including the horizontal gaze nystagmus (HGN), walk-and-turn, and one-leg stand—indicated impairment. A preliminary breath test reportedly showed a blood alcohol concentration of 0.115 according to the complaint.
Medlock-Sanders was arrested. During a search incident to arrest, a deputy located a vape pen with a cannabis logo, and a small container of Fireball whiskey was reportedly found inside the vehicle, according to the complaint.
Authorities transported Medlock-Sanders to Ridgeview Medical Center, where a search warrant was obtained for a blood or urine sample. The defendant agreed to provide a blood sample, which was submitted to the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension for analysis.
The complaint states that several occupants in the other vehicle sustained injuries of varying severity. One individual, identified as M.E., suffered a cervical fracture and a broken collarbone. The extent of injuries to other individuals was not fully confirmed at the time due to ongoing medical evaluation.
Medlock-Sanders is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.