Detroit Lakes Driver Charged In Interlock Case

Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) – Phoenix Karyn-Evonne Badboy is facing a gross misdemeanor charge in Becker County District Court.

The case stems from an April 16, 2026, traffic stop in Detroit Lakes.

According to the criminal complaint, Badboy is charged with violating an ignition interlock restriction.

The charge was filed under Minnesota Statute 171.09.

The case is listed as Becker County Court File No. 03-CR-26-776.

Traffic Stop On Highway 59

The complaint says the stop happened at about 4:42 p.m.

A black 2004 Chevrolet Classic was traveling on U.S. Highway 59.

The vehicle was north of Minnesota Highway 34 in Detroit Lakes.

Authorities said two large signs were taped to the rear window.

The complaint says the signs limited the driver’s rear view.

Badboy was identified as the driver during the stop.

According to the complaint, Badboy’s driving privileges carried an ignition interlock restriction.

Minnesota law requires some restricted drivers to use a certified ignition interlock device.

State law describes the ignition interlock program under Minnesota Statute 171.306.

The complaint alleges the Chevrolet Classic did not have a working ignition interlock device installed.

Phoenix Karyn-Evonne Badboy

Badboy is charged with being in physical control of a vehicle without the required device.

The complaint lists the offense date as April 16, 2026.

The offense level is a gross misdemeanor.

The maximum sentence listed in the complaint is 364 days in jail.

The charge also carries a possible $3,000 fine.

The case was filed in Becker County District Court.

That court is part of Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District.

Public court information may be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online.

A charge is not a conviction.

Badboy is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.