Becker County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Detroit Lakes man faces three criminal charges following a motorcycle traffic stop on U.S. Highway 59.
Jeremy William Kohler, 53, is charged with two gross misdemeanors and one misdemeanor in Becker County District Court.
Prosecutors allege Kohler operated an uninsured motorcycle while his driver’s license was revoked.
He also faces a charge involving motor vehicle registration and alleged intent to avoid paying required taxes.
Motorcycle Stopped on Highway 59
According to the criminal complaint, a Becker County sheriff’s deputy was conducting routine patrol around 7:55 p.m.
The deputy noticed a motorcycle traveling north on U.S. Highway 59 without a functioning rear light.
The deputy stopped the motorcycle and identified the driver as Jeremy William Kohler.
During the stop, Kohler reportedly acknowledged that he did not have a valid driver’s license.
He also told the deputy that the motorcycle did not have insurance, according to court documents.
A records check revealed additional concerns involving the motorcycle and Kohler’s driving privileges.
Registration Reportedly Expired in 2019
According to the complaint, dispatch reported that the motorcycle’s registration had expired in 2019.
The deputy also confirmed that Kohler’s driver’s license was revoked.
Court documents indicate investigators identified a prior insurance-related incident involving Kohler.
The motorcycle was subsequently towed from the scene.
The supplied complaint does not describe a crash, injuries, or a pursuit.
Three Criminal Charges Filed
The first charge alleges Kohler operated an uninsured vehicle in violation of Minnesota law.
Prosecutors allege he had two prior no-insurance convictions within the previous 10 years.
That allegation raises the charge to a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 169.797.
The second gross misdemeanor alleges Kohler failed to meet vehicle registration requirements with intent to avoid motor vehicle taxes.
That charge falls under Minnesota Statute 168.35.
The complaint’s factual summary does not explain what additional evidence supports the alleged intent to avoid taxes.
The third charge is misdemeanor driving after revocation under Minnesota Statute 171.24.
Possible Penalties and Court Proceedings
Each gross misdemeanor carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.
The driving after revocation charge carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.
These penalties represent possible maximum sentences, not punishments imposed by the court.
The case is filed in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District under case number 03-CR-26-1984.
The complaint is identified as a summons matter.
The supplied document does not establish whether Kohler has entered a plea or received a sentence.
Complaint Contains Conflicting Dates
The complaint lists September 25, 2026, as the alleged offense date for all three charges.
However, the probable cause statement identifies the traffic stop date as September 25, 2025.
The reason for this difference is unclear from the supplied document.
Readers can search case number 03-CR-26-1984 through Minnesota Court Records Online.
All charges remain allegations, and Kohler is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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