Bemidji Man Charged After Driving With Canceled License
Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Bemidji man is facing criminal charges after a traffic stop led to allegations that he was driving with a canceled license and without proof of insurance.
Traffic Stop Leads To Charges
According to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County District Court, Darrell Wayne Cournoyer, 63, of Bemidji, is charged with driving after cancellation that was considered inimical to public safety.
The charge is a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota law. The complaint states the offense happened on May 26, 2026, in Beltrami County.
Cournoyer is also charged with failing to carry proof of insurance while operating a motor vehicle.
The insurance charge is listed as a misdemeanor under Minnesota law.
Complaint Details
The complaint states a traffic stop occurred at about 1:54 p.m. on May 26 near Anne Street and Irvine Avenue in Bemidji.
Authorities said a vehicle was observed with a non-transparent decal on the rear driver-side window.
During the stop, officials identified the driver as Darrell Wayne Cournoyer.
The complaint states officials learned Cournoyer’s driving privileges had been canceled as inimical to public safety.
The complaint also states Cournoyer was unable to provide proof of insurance for the vehicle.
All charges are allegations. A defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Booking photo of Darrell Wayne Cournoyer
Court Case Filed
The case was filed in Beltrami County District Court in the Ninth Judicial District.
Court records show the complaint lists Darrell Wayne Cournoyer as the defendant.
The driving after cancellation charge carries a possible maximum penalty of up to 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.
The insurance charge carries a possible maximum penalty of up to 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.
More information about Minnesota court records can be found through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
Public Safety Reminder
Officials remind drivers that operating a vehicle without valid driving privileges or required insurance can lead to criminal charges.
Drivers can check license information and requirements through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services.
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I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.