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Former Minneapolis Council Member Charged with DWI After Crash

11/2/2025

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Alondra Espejel, a former Minneapolis city council member (9th Ward, 2014–2022), is charged with third-degree DWI for refusing a breath test and fourth-degree DWI for operating a vehicle while intoxicated after crashing outside City Hall.
Officers observed bloodshot eyes and slurred speech, and Espejel refused to exit her vehicle or perform sobriety tests.
The case highlights the legal complexities surrounding DUI charges and the importance of early legal defense.

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Story summary

Alondra Espejel, a former Minneapolis city council member (9th Ward, 2014–2022), is charged with third-degree DWI for refusing a breath test and fourth-degree DWI for operating a vehicle while intoxicated after crashing outside City Hall.
Officers observed bloodshot eyes and slurred speech, and Espejel refused to exit her vehicle or perform sobriety tests.
The case highlights the legal complexities surrounding DUI charges and the importance of early legal defense.