Osage Man Charged After Becker County Traffic Stop
BECKER COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — An Osage man faces a gross misdemeanor after a Becker County traffic stop.
Barry Wayne Michaud, 53, is charged with driving after cancellation as being inimical to public safety.
The charge was filed in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District Court.
The complaint lists the alleged offense date as April 29, 2026.
It says Michaud was driving on County Highway 37 in Becker County.
Vehicle Reportedly Crossed Center Line
According to the complaint, a Becker County deputy saw a vehicle travel on the center line.
The deputy then stopped the vehicle.
Michaud was identified as the driver, the complaint states.
During the stop, the deputy reportedly saw a pipe on Michaud’s lap.
The complaint says the pipe smelled of burned marijuana.
The filed complaint lists no separate drug charge.
License Listed as Canceled
A records check showed Michaud’s driving privileges were canceled, the complaint alleges.
The license was listed as canceled because Michaud was considered inimical to public safety.
The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 171.24.
Prosecutors allege Michaud knew, or had reason to know, about the cancellation.
The complaint does not provide further details about that notice.
The charge carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail.
It also carries a possible $3,000 fine.
Court Case Remains Pending
The complaint was submitted with a summons.
It asks the court to find probable cause for the charge.
A judge will decide how the case moves forward.
The filing does not include Michaud’s response to the allegation.
No plea or final outcome appears in the document provided.
The case is filed under court number 03-CR-26-929.
Court dates and updates may appear through the Minnesota Judicial Branch case records system.
A criminal complaint contains allegations.
Michaud is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.