Moorhead man arrested after crashing vehicle into building

MAHNOMEN COUNTY, Minn. (KVRR) — A Moorhead man is arrested after crashing his vehicle into a building in rural Naytahwaush.

Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office says it happened Saturday before 8:30 p.m. on County Road 4.

They say 36-year-old Charles Ortely was driving when his vehicle left the road, hit an approach and landed on a building.

One person was inside but was not hurt.

Ortely was found nearby and was caught after a short foot pursuit.

Authorities found pills and open alcohol botttles in the vehicle.

He refused to submit sobriety tests.

Witnesses say he arrived at a party before the crash already intoxicated.