On Friday, July 11, 2025, at approximately 8:48 PM, officers with the Miner Police Department responded to a single-vehicle crash on North Interstate Drive, just north of U.S. Highway 62.Upon arrival, officers located the wrecked vehicle and identified the driver as Kinth R. Wilson, 52, of Sikeston/Louisiana.
Mr. Wilson, the sole occupant and victim in the crash, showed clear signs of possible impairment, prompting officers to begin a Driving While Intoxicated (DWI) investigation.
It was determined that Mr. Wilson’s vehicle had left the roadway and struck a large metal signpost. He provided a breath sample using a portable breath tester, which registered a breath alcohol content of 0.300—3.75 times the legal limit of 0.08. Additional evidence supported the finding of intoxication, and officers placed Mr. Wilson under arrest for DWI.
After being transported to the Miner Police Department for booking, Mr. Wilson attempted to escape custody by physically resisting and attempting to flee the facility. Officers quickly intervened and secured him without further incident. As a result, he was additionally charged with Attempted Escape from Custody and Property Damage in the Second Degree.
The charges were reviewed and filed by the Scott County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, and a warrant was issued through the Scott County Circuit Court. Mr. Wilson was formally charged with:
- Driving While Intoxicated
- Attempted Escape from Custody
- Property Damage – Second Degree
A $7,500 cash-only bond was set, and Mr. Wilson was transferred to the Scott County Jail.
During the incident and throughout the booking process, Mr. Wilson maintained that he had done nothing wrong and alleged he was being targeted due to his ethnicity. As always, it is important to note that all individuals are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
The Miner Police Department continues to stress the dangers of impaired driving, reminding the public that alcohol-related crashes are a leading cause of death on American roads. They urge all drivers: Don’t drink and drive — plan ahead, stay safe, and protect lives.
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