Bena Resident Booked on Three Allegations
Bena (trfnews.i234.me) — Cody Lawrence Stangel, 35, was booked into the Cass County Jail.
The booking occurred at 11:03 p.m. on July 30, 2026.
The jail entry identifies Stangel as a resident of Bena, Minnesota.
It lists three allegations involving vehicle insurance, driving status, and trespass.
Uninsured Vehicle Allegation
One allegation involves operating a vehicle without required insurance.
The booking entry cites Minnesota Statute 169.797, subdivision 3.
That section applies when a driver knows the vehicle lacks required insurance.
It also applies when the driver has reason to know.
The booking record does not identify the vehicle or its owner.
It does not state whether insurance documents were later provided.
The entry also does not list an accident or reported property damage.
Driving After Revocation Allegation
A second allegation involves driving after license revocation.
The entry cites Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 2(a).
The law addresses driving after a person receives notice of a license revocation.
It also applies when the person reasonably should know about the revocation.
The booking entry does not explain why Stangel’s license was revoked.
It also does not list the date of the revocation.
No details about the reported driving conduct were included.
Trespass Allegation Listed
The third allegation involves remaining on, or returning to, land after notice.
The entry cites Minnesota Statute 97B.001, subdivision 3.
That law concerns land used for outdoor recreation.
It bars returning within one year after personal notice from an owner, occupant, or lessee.
The record does not identify the property involved.
It also does not identify the person who reportedly gave notice.
No details about the reported activity were provided.
Case Details Remain Limited
The brief jail entry does not include police reports or witness statements.
It also does not list bond, release status, or a hearing date.
The record does not include an official court file number.
Information about the facility is available through the Cass County Detention Center.
Public filings may later appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Prosecutors decide what charges, if any, will be filed.
Charges may change after reports and other evidence are reviewed.
A judge will decide release conditions and future court dates.
A jail booking records an arrest and does not establish guilt.
Stangel is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
This report will be updated if verified court information becomes available.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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