ADA, MN – (trfnews.i234.me) – A Fargo man faces a gross misdemeanor charge following a traffic stop in Ada, Minnesota.
Justin Samuel Rivett Goldstein, 37, of Fargo, North Dakota, is charged with driving after cancellation of his license as inimical to public safety.
The charge stems from an August 20, 2026, traffic stop in Norman County.
According to a criminal complaint filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District, Goldstein allegedly operated a vehicle despite his canceled driving privileges.
License Plate Check Leads to Traffic Stop
According to the statement of probable cause, law enforcement conducted a license plate check on August 20.
The check identified the vehicle’s registered owner as Justin Samuel Rivett Goldstein.
Investigators reported that the license information showed his driving privileges had been canceled as inimical to public safety.
After reviewing the information, law enforcement conducted a traffic stop.
The driver identified himself as Justin Goldstein, according to the complaint.
Driver Accused of Operating Vehicle With Canceled License
Prosecutors allege Goldstein was driving in Ada while knowing his license had been canceled.
The complaint states that Goldstein operated a motor vehicle despite the cancellation of his driving privileges.
The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 5.
That statute addresses operating a motor vehicle after a driver’s license has been canceled or denied under certain public safety provisions.
The law also requires that the driver knew or reasonably should have known about the cancellation.
The complaint does not explain why Goldstein’s license was originally canceled.
Gross Misdemeanor Carries Possible Jail Sentence
Goldstein faces one count of driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety.
The offense is classified as a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota law.
If convicted, Goldstein could face up to 364 days in jail, a fine of up to $3,000, or both.
The maximum penalties do not necessarily reflect the sentence a defendant would receive following a conviction.
Additional information about the charge is available under Minnesota Statute 171.24.
Case Filed in Norman County District Court
The criminal complaint was filed in Norman County District Court under case number 54-CR-26-283.
The prosecution’s file number is 26-153.
The complaint was issued with a summons rather than an order of detention.
The provided court documents do not identify a scheduled hearing date or report a plea.
Additional court information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Goldstein is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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