Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) Jesse Paul Alvarado is facing a gross misdemeanor charge in Mahnomen County after a traffic stop in Mahnomen, according to a criminal complaint.
Court records say Alvarado was charged with driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety. The charge was filed in Minnesota District Court in Mahnomen County.
What the Complaint Says
The complaint says the incident happened on March 21, 2026. The listed charge is a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 171.24.
According to the complaint, Alvarado was driving in the City of Mahnomen while his driving privileges were canceled. The filing says he knew, or should have known, about that cancellation.
The maximum penalty listed in the complaint is up to 364 days in jail, a fine of up to $3,000, or both. A charge is only an accusation. It is not a conviction.
What Happened During the Stop
According to the probable cause statement, an officer saw a vehicle traveling on U.S. Highway 59 with the front driver’s side headlight not working.
The complaint says the officer followed the vehicle and made a traffic stop near Jefferson Avenue. The vehicle then pulled into the parking lot at Shooting Star Casino.
Authorities identified the vehicle as a white 2001 Dodge Dakota pickup. The driver was identified as Jesse Paul Alvarado.
The complaint says Alvarado told the officer he did not have a valid driver’s license. A records check then showed his driving privileges were canceled as inimical to public safety.
Authorities say Alvarado was arrested without incident. The complaint says he cooperated during the arrest.
Booking and Release
The complaint says Alvarado was taken to the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office for booking. He was later released.
Authorities also told him the pickup’s license plates would be impounded, according to the complaint. Court records show the case was filed under Mahnomen County Court File No. 44-CR-26-166.
Readers can follow Minnesota court information through the Minnesota Judicial Branch. State statute details are also available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
