ROSEAU, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — A Warroad man faces a gross misdemeanor charge after a routine seat belt stop in Roseau.
Alexander Jerome Marty, 29, was charged in Roseau County District Court with driving without a required ignition interlock device.
He also faces a petty misdemeanor charge for allegedly failing to wear a seat belt.
According to the criminal complaint, the incident happened October 6, 2026, at approximately 4:46 p.m.
Seat Belt Violation Leads to Traffic Stop
A Minnesota State Patrol trooper was stopped near the intersection of 7th Avenue Southwest and Center Street West.
The trooper noticed a Ford F-150 traveling westbound on Center Street West.
According to court documents, the pickup was preparing to turn onto 7th Avenue Southwest.
As the truck passed, the trooper noticed the driver was not wearing a seat belt.
The driver was also described as wearing a bright orange shirt.
The trooper turned around and followed the Ford F-150 onto 7th Avenue Southwest.
Emergency lights were activated to initiate a traffic stop.
The pickup entered the Super One parking lot, where the driver stopped.
Driver’s License Had Ignition Interlock Restriction
Investigators identified the driver as Alexander Jerome Marty of Warroad.
According to the complaint, a records check showed Marty had an ignition interlock restriction on his Minnesota driver’s license.
The restriction required him to operate vehicles equipped with an approved ignition interlock device.
An ignition interlock device is designed to prevent a vehicle from starting when alcohol is detected in a driver’s breath.
The device is commonly required for drivers participating in Minnesota’s ignition interlock program.
Marty Admits Truck Had No Interlock Device
During the traffic stop, Marty reportedly acknowledged that he was not wearing a seat belt.
Investigators also asked him about the ignition interlock restriction on his driver’s license.
According to court documents, Marty admitted the Ford F-150 did not have an ignition interlock installed.
However, he explained that another vehicle he owned had the required device.
The trooper informed Marty that he would face a charge for operating a vehicle without the required equipment.
Marty was told to watch for court paperwork arriving by mail.
The traffic stop then ended without an arrest being described in the complaint.
Gross Misdemeanor Charge Filed
Prosecutors charged Marty under Minnesota Statute 171.09, Subdivision 1(g).
The law prohibits certain restricted drivers from operating vehicles without a functioning, approved ignition interlock device.
A conviction carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.
Marty also faces a seat belt violation under Minnesota Statute 169.686.
The complaint lists the seat belt offense as a petty misdemeanor.
The court documents do not allege Marty was intoxicated during the October 6 traffic stop.
Roseau County Court Proceedings
The case was filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District under court file number 68-CR-26-624.
The criminal complaint was issued with a summons.
The supplied filing does not establish whether Marty has entered a plea.
Additional case information is available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Marty is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.
Choose your hometown and the stories you care about.
Get My Town Alerts →Trending Stories
Grygla Woman Charged After Dog Dies Inside VehicleNovember 9, 20262,500 views
Mayville QB Matt Donovan Breathes on His Own for 16 HoursOctober 27, 20261,872 views
Thief River Falls Casey’s Worker Faces Gun ChargesNovember 6, 20261,662 views
Hallock Woman Accused in $14,600 Pull-Tab TheftNovember 8, 20261,654 views
Park Rapids Woman Killed in Deer Creek Pickup CrashNovember 6, 20261,226 views
Related Stories
Ada Traffic Stop Leads to Charge Against Fargo Man
Waubun Traffic Stop Leads to False-Name Charge
Crookston Speeding Stop Leads to Insurance Charge
Warroad Woman Faces 3 Charges After Window Tint Stop
Roseau County Active Warrants: Search the List
Roseau Chase Tops 90 MPH; Driver Faces 4 Felonies
Grand Forks Arrest Leads to Federal Reentry Charge
Brainerd Hotel Party Leads to Underage Alcohol Charge
