Polk County, MN – A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of MIK Richard Larsen on February 26, 2025. Authorities in Polk County charged the 38-year-old with driving after cancellation, a violation considered inimical to public safety under Minnesota statute 171.24.5.
Law enforcement officials confirmed that Larsen was pulled over for a routine check when officers discovered that his driver’s license had been canceled due to previous infractions. Under Minnesota law, driving under such circumstances is a gross misdemeanor, carrying significant legal consequences.
While details about previous offenses leading to Larsen’s cancellation remain unclear, officers emphasized that individuals with canceled licenses should avoid driving, as doing so could result in harsher penalties, including jail time and fines.
Larsen was taken into custody, and authorities are expected to process his case in the coming days. The public is reminded that Minnesota law strictly enforces driving regulations to ensure road safety for all motorists and pedestrians.
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I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me