Warroad (trfnews.i234.me) — A Warroad woman faces three criminal charges following a late-night traffic stop involving dark window tint.
Jerian Murinda Kingbird, 37, is charged with two gross misdemeanors and one misdemeanor in Roseau County District Court.
The charges stem from a September 11, 2026, traffic stop involving a Ford Fusion in Warroad.
According to the criminal complaint, investigators discovered that Kingbird’s driving privileges were canceled.
She also allegedly failed to provide current proof of vehicle insurance.
Trooper Notices Dark Window Tint
According to court documents, a Minnesota State Patrol trooper was patrolling Warroad around 10:09 p.m.
The trooper observed a Ford Fusion traveling along Dale Avenue Southwest.
The vehicle displayed a Red Lake Tribal license plate, according to the complaint.
The Ford Fusion then turned left onto Garfield Street Southwest.
While following the vehicle, the trooper noticed unusually dark tint on its rear and passenger-side windows.
The trooper believed the tint might violate Minnesota law.
Emergency lights were activated, and the driver pulled into Prairie View Apartments.
The trooper approached the vehicle and explained the reason for the stop.
The driver was identified as Jerian Murinda Kingbird.
Window Tint Reportedly Measures 6%
During the traffic stop, the trooper tested the tint on the rear passenger-side window.
According to the complaint, the window allowed only 6% of visible light through.
The trooper photographed the window tint as part of the investigation.
Minnesota law generally limits aftermarket window tint on passenger vehicles.
The state’s rules generally require at least 50% light transmission, subject to legal tolerances and exceptions.
Additional information about these restrictions is available under Minnesota Statute 169.71.
License Check Reveals Canceled Driving Status
During the investigation, the trooper checked Kingbird’s driver’s license status.
The records check reportedly showed her Minnesota driving privileges were canceled as inimical to public safety.
This status is commonly referred to as Cancelled-IPS.
Kingbird was also unable to provide current proof of insurance for the Ford Fusion.
The complaint does not describe an independent insurance coverage verification.
The trooper informed Kingbird that she would face a driving-after-cancellation charge.
Kingbird parked the vehicle in a parking space at the apartment complex.
The trooper then cleared the traffic stop.
The supplied complaint does not report an arrest or vehicle impoundment during the encounter.
Three Criminal Charges Filed
Prosecutors filed three charges against Kingbird following the investigation.
The first alleges driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety.
That gross misdemeanor falls under Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 5.
The second charge involves vehicle insurance requirements under Minnesota Statute 169.791.
It is also listed as a gross misdemeanor in the complaint.
The third charge is a misdemeanor involving window tint restrictions.
The complaint cites Minnesota Statute 169.71 for that allegation.
Potential Penalties and Court Case
Each gross misdemeanor carries a listed maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.
The window tint misdemeanor carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.
These penalties are statutory maximums, not sentences imposed against Kingbird.
The case is filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District under court file number 68-CR-26-576.
The complaint identifies the matter as a summons case.
The supplied document does not establish whether Kingbird has entered a plea or received a court ruling.
Readers can search for updates through Minnesota Court Records Online.
All charges remain allegations. Kingbird is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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