Bemidji Man Charged After License Violation Stop
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man is facing gross misdemeanor charges after a traffic stop led to allegations that he drove without required license restrictions.
David Allan Beaulieu, 40, of Bemidji, is charged in Beltrami County District Court with driving without a required ignition interlock device and driving after his license was canceled as inimical to public safety.
Traffic Stop Leads To Charges
Court documents state the incident happened on July 6, 2026, in Beltrami County.
According to the criminal complaint, Beaulieu was stopped near L&M Fleet after a report of a driver holding a cellular device while driving.
During the stop, Beaulieu reportedly told authorities his license was revoked.
A records check showed his driving status was listed as canceled due to being inimical to public safety.
The complaint states his driving record also showed a requirement for an ignition interlock device.
Authorities allege the vehicle Beaulieu was driving did not have a functioning ignition interlock device installed.
David Allan Beaulieu
Charges Filed In Beltrami County Court
Beaulieu faces one count of driving a vehicle without a required ignition interlock device.
That charge is listed as a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota law.
He also faces a charge of driving after cancellation of driving privileges due to public safety concerns.
The second charge is also listed as a gross misdemeanor.
According to the complaint, each gross misdemeanor charge carries possible penalties of jail time and fines.
The maximum penalty for the ignition interlock charge is up to 364 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.
The maximum penalty for the license cancellation charge is up to 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.
Case Remains Pending
The charges are allegations, and Beaulieu is considered innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Court records show the case was filed in Beltrami County District Court in the Ninth Judicial District.
More information will become available as the case moves through the court process.
For additional information about Minnesota courts, visit the official Minnesota Judicial Branch website.
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I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.