Oakdale man charged after allegedly refusing chemical test following Highway 52 crash in South St. Paul
Published: June 23rd, 2026
SOUTH SAINT PAUL: An Oakdale man is facing felony and gross misdemeanor charges after prosecutors allege he refused to provide a blood or urine sample and drove despite having a license canceled as inimical to public safety following a single-vehicle crash on Highway 52 in South St. Paul, according to a criminal complaint filed in Dakota County.
According to the complaint, Marcus Deshun Davis, 44, of Oakdale, is charged with one count of first-degree driving while impaired (refusal to submit to a blood or urine test following a prior felony DWI conviction) and one count of driving after cancellation inimical to public safety. The charges stem from an incident on June 19, 2026.
According to the complaint, Minnesota State Patrol troopers responded to a report of a single-vehicle crash on Highway 52 near Butler Avenue after a caller reported seeing a vehicle swerving and unable to maintain its lane before striking a guardrail.
When troopers arrived, they allegedly found significant damage to both the guardrail and the vehicle, which had come to rest facing oncoming traffic. Davis, identified as the driver and sole occupant, was reportedly suffering from lacerations and appeared confused and delirious. He was treated at the scene by emergency medical personnel.
The complaint states troopers learned Davis' driver's license had been canceled as inimical to public safety.
Troopers also observed what the complaint describes as several signs of impairment, including bloodshot, watery eyes, slurred speech and a strong odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from Davis. He was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired.
According to the complaint, Minnesota State Patrol troopers obtained a search warrant authorizing the collection of a blood or urine sample and served it on Davis within two hours of his driving conduct. Prosecutors allege Davis refused to provide either sample.
The complaint further states Davis was previously convicted of felony first-degree DWI in Ramsey County in August 2025, resulting in the current first-degree DWI refusal charge.
If convicted, Davis faces a statutory sentence of three to seven years in prison and fines ranging from $4,200 to $14,000 on the felony charge. The gross misdemeanor charge carries a maximum penalty of up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $3,000.
A criminal complaint contains only allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.