Bena (trfnews.i234.me) – Cody Lawrence Stangel, 35, of Bena, Minnesota, was booked into Cass County Jail on October 31, 2026.
The booking was recorded at 9:53 p.m., according to the supplied jail listing.
The record lists three allegations involving vehicle insurance documentation, an open alcohol container, and driving after license revocation.
All three offenses are listed as adult arrest entries in the jail record.
Proof of Insurance Allegation
The first listed offense involves failing to carry or provide proof of vehicle insurance.
The allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 169.791, subdivision 2(a).
Under this law, drivers must carry proof of insurance while operating a motor vehicle.
Drivers must also provide that proof when requested by a peace officer.
Failing to provide the required documentation is generally classified as a misdemeanor.
However, the booking entry does not establish whether Stangel’s vehicle actually lacked insurance coverage.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169.791 for additional information.
Open Bottle Violation Listed
The second allegation involves Minnesota’s open bottle law under Statute 169A.35, subdivision 3.
The law generally prohibits possessing an opened alcohol container inside a private motor vehicle on a public road.
Certain exceptions apply, including containers stored in designated areas outside the passenger compartment.
The supplied jail record does not identify the alcoholic beverage or describe where the alleged container was found.
The allegation does not establish that Stangel consumed alcohol while driving.
More information is available through Minnesota’s Open Bottle Law.
Driving After Revocation Allegation
The third listed offense involves driving after revocation under Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 2(a).
This law generally prohibits driving after license revocation when the driver knows or reasonably should know about the restriction.
The cited violation is generally classified as a misdemeanor.
The booking entry does not explain when or why Stangel’s driving privileges were revoked.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 171.24 for additional details.
Arrest Location and Investigation Details
The jail listing identifies Bena as Stangel’s city.
However, the supplied record does not establish where the alleged traffic violations occurred.
No specific highway, street, or arrest location appears in the available information.
The record also does not explain whether all three allegations arose from the same incident.
Cass County Jail and Court Information
Cass County Jail operates in Walker, Minnesota, under the Cass County Sheriff’s Office.
Readers can visit the official Cass County Detention Center website for jail information.
The supplied booking record does not provide Stangel’s bail amount, release date, or scheduled court appearance.
It also does not confirm whether prosecutors have formally filed the three listed allegations.
Public court information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Presumption of Innocence
A jail booking records an arrest and listed allegations. It does not establish a criminal conviction.
Cody Lawrence Stangel is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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