Cass Lake Man Faces Canceled-License Charge

CASS LAKE (trfnews.i234.me) — A Cass Lake man faces a gross misdemeanor charge following a May traffic stop.

Zachary McCormack, 41, is charged with driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety.

The charge was filed in Cass County District Court. The case is listed under court file number 11-CR-26-650.

The alleged offense happened on or about May 10, 2026, in Cass Lake.

Traffic Stop Leads To Charge

According to the criminal complaint, a Cass County deputy was patrolling a Cass Lake roadway.

The deputy noticed a vehicle with a passenger-side taillight emitting white light toward the rear.

The deputy then stopped the vehicle. Court records identify McCormack as the driver.

The complaint states that McCormack told the deputy that his license had an IPS cancellation.

A records check reportedly confirmed that his driving privileges had been canceled.

Zachary McCormack

Prosecutors allege McCormack knew, or had reason to know, about the license cancellation.

They also allege he operated a vehicle despite that cancellation.

That law covers driving after a license was canceled or denied as inimical to public safety.

A conviction can carry up to 364 days in jail.

It can also carry a fine of up to $3,000. Both penalties may be imposed.

The court document was issued as a summons. The supplied complaint did not list a hearing date.

Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Information about local court services is available from Cass County Court Administration.

A criminal complaint contains allegations. It does not prove guilt.

McCormack is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.

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