Monticello man sentenced to prison time on felony DWI charge in Mower County District Court

A Monticello man who pleaded guilty to a felony 1st degree DWI charge in Mower County District Court has been sentenced to prison time and just over $1,000 in fines and fees.

53-year old Shaun Michael Ergeson was convicted and sentenced to 68 months in prison for a felony charge of 1st degree DWI, under the influence of a controlled substance after an incident that occurred on June 25th, 2020.  Ergeson pleaded guilty to the charge on July 30th of 2020, and he was convicted and sentenced on the charge on February 23rd.

A gross misdemeanor charge of driving after cancellation, inimical to public safety in the case was dismissed with Ergeson’s guilty plea.