Detroit Lakes Woman Faces 3 Charges After Traffic Stop

Detroit Lakes (trfnews.i234.me) – Angela Elizabeth Johnson faces three traffic charges following a July 23, 2026, stop in Detroit Lakes.

The allegations include driving after revocation, failing to provide insurance information, and holding a phone while driving.

The case was filed in Becker County District Court under court file number 03-CR-26-1593.

Prosecutors describe the events in a criminal complaint supported by a statement of probable cause. The complaint is marked as a summons.

Traffic Stop Near Willow Street Roundabout

According to court documents, an officer was patrolling near the Willow Street roundabout at approximately 8:34 p.m.

The officer spotted a black SUV traveling south and noticed the driver holding a phone near the steering wheel.

The SUV turned east onto Langford Street, and the driver allegedly continued holding the phone.

The officer stopped the vehicle at the intersection of Langford Street and Washington Avenue.

The driver was identified as Angela Elizabeth Johnson, a Detroit Lakes resident.

During the stop, authorities determined that Johnson’s driving privileges had been revoked, according to the complaint.

Johnson was also unable to provide proof of insurance for the vehicle.

The complaint does not establish that the SUV was uninsured. It alleges that Johnson failed to provide the required documentation.

Authorities allowed Johnson to submit insurance information after the traffic stop.

However, prosecutors reported that she had not provided the information as of August 7, 2026.

Johnson faces two misdemeanor charges and one petty misdemeanor charge stemming from the July 23 incident.

The first misdemeanor alleges failure to provide insurance information under Minnesota Statute 169.791.

The second misdemeanor alleges driving after revocation under Minnesota Statute 171.24.

Each misdemeanor carries a possible sentence of up to 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.

The third charge involves allegedly holding a wireless communication device while driving.

That petty misdemeanor falls under Minnesota Statute 169.475.

The complaint lists a maximum fine of $300 for the wireless device charge.

The criminal complaint also references Johnson’s previous driving-related convictions.

According to prosecutors, Johnson was convicted of failing to provide insurance information in 2024.

The complaint also reports four convictions for driving without a license since December 2024.

These earlier convictions were included in the statement supporting the new charges.

The case is assigned to Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District in Becker County.

The court file number is 03-CR-26-1593, and the prosecutor file number is 2026-1859DL.

Readers can search for public updates through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The provided complaint does not identify a trial date or report an outcome for these charges.

All new charges remain allegations unless proven in court. Johnson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.