Blackduck Man Charged In Canceled License Case

Blackduck (trfnews.i234.me) — A Blackduck man is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after authorities say he drove with canceled driving privileges.

Jess Michael Supan, 45, of Blackduck, is charged in Beltrami County District Court with driving after cancellation. The complaint says his license was canceled as inimical to public safety.

The charge was filed under Minnesota Statute 171.24. A conviction could carry up to 364 days in jail. It could also carry a $3,000 fine, or both.

Complaint Details

According to the criminal complaint, the incident happened on May 28, 2026, at about 8:46 p.m. in Blackduck.

A Beltrami County deputy reported seeing a gold Jeep Cherokee leave the Timberline Convenience Store. The vehicle was heading onto Summit Avenue West near Highway 71.

The complaint says the deputy recognized the driver as Supan. Authorities said they already knew his driving privileges were canceled.

Investigators later confirmed Supan’s driving status. The complaint also says authorities found two outstanding warrants.

Jess Michael Supan

The complaint says the deputy checked the vehicle’s plate. Authorities said the registered owner shared an address with Supan.

The Jeep was later found in a driveway near 89 2nd Street Southeast. Supan was seen standing outside the vehicle, according to the complaint.

Authorities said Supan was told about the warrants. He was also told he was not supposed to be driving.

Warrant Hold Reported

The complaint says one warrant was from Crow Wing County. Another warrant was from St. Louis County.

Authorities said Crow Wing County did not request a hold. St. Louis County requested a hold on its warrant.

Court records listed in the complaint also note prior convictions. They include DWI, driving after cancellation, dishonored checks, and drug possession cases.

The case is filed in Beltrami County District Court. Public case information may also be available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

A criminal complaint is not a conviction. Supan is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.

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Blackduck Man Charged In Canceled License Case