Police: Rep. Walter Hudson was armed, intoxicated with Engen during DUI stop

By: Michelle Griffith

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: March 30, 2026

Words: 805

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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When Rep. Elliott Engen, R-White Bear Township, was arrested on suspicion of driving while impaired early Friday, one passenger in his care was Rep. Walter Hudson, who was also impaired and in possession of a 9 mm Smith & Wesson handgun in his waistband, which police confiscated for safe keeping, according to the Engen arrest report released Monday.

Around 2:11 a.m., a police officer through dispatch called for backup because a passenger in …

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