Mahnomen: Jackson Charged With Canceled-License Driving

MAHNOMEN COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — A Waubun man faces a gross misdemeanor charge after a June traffic investigation.

Calvin Lee Jackson Jr., 56, is accused of driving after his license was canceled as inimical to public safety.

The case stems from a June 2, 2026, encounter near an EZ-One gas station in Mahnomen County.

Witness Reports Prompted Gas Station Response

According to the criminal complaint, a deputy responded to the station at approximately 8:11 a.m.

Two witnesses had reported concerns that a driver might be under the influence.

The deputy contacted Jackson and conducted field sobriety testing.

However, the complaint states Jackson was not arrested for DWI because of those test results.

The deputy initially told Jackson he was free to leave.

The complaint provides no breath or blood test results and does not allege a DWI charge.

After checking Jackson’s driving record, the deputy discovered a cancellation classified as inimical to public safety.

Jackson had already driven away by the time the deputy learned that information.

The deputy then stopped Jackson’s vehicle because of the reported license status, according to the complaint.

The filing does not identify the precise road where the subsequent traffic stop occurred.

It also does not describe the vehicle, report a crash, or allege any injuries.

The provision covers driving after certain public-safety license cancellations or denials when the driver has the required notice.

The law classifies this offense as a gross misdemeanor.

Under Minnesota Statute 171.04, the designation concerns driving privileges considered incompatible with public safety or welfare.

The complaint does not explain the original reason Jackson’s license was canceled.

The designation alone does not prove impairment during the June 2 encounter.

The charge carries a maximum possible penalty of 364 days in jail or a $3,000 fine.

Both penalties may also be imposed under the cited charge.

These are maximum potential penalties, not a sentence handed down to Jackson.

The case is filed in Mahnomen County District Court under number 44-CR-26-551.

The prosecutor file number is 0440029909, and the law enforcement incident number is 26000283.

The supplied complaint is labeled a summons, rather than an order of detention.

It does not identify a court appearance, plea, or final disposition.

Readers can check Minnesota Court Records Online for available filings and case updates.

Not every filing is accessible online, and court information may change as proceedings continue.

The allegation in a criminal complaint is not proof that a defendant committed an offense.

Jackson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.