Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Hibbing man is facing two gross misdemeanor charges after a traffic stop in Beltrami County.
Cole Richard Scovill, 27, of Hibbing, was charged in Beltrami County District Court. The case was filed under court file number 04-CR-26-1076.
The charges stem from a May 8, 2026, traffic stop near Artesian Spring Road NE and Spangrud Court NE.
Traffic Stop Leads To License Check
According to the criminal complaint, a Beltrami County deputy saw a westbound vehicle speeding.
The complaint says the vehicle was clocked at 65 mph in a 55 mph zone.
The deputy then stopped the vehicle and identified the driver as Cole Richard Scovill.
Scovill allegedly admitted he had been speeding, according to court documents.
Authorities then checked his license status.
Ignition Interlock Allegation
The complaint states Scovill’s license was revoked.
It also says he had a restriction requiring an ignition interlock device.
Scovill allegedly told the deputy he was driving his girlfriend’s vehicle.
The complaint says that the vehicle did not have the required ignition interlock device.
Scovill is charged with driving without a required ignition interlock device. That charge falls under Minnesota Statute 171.09.
He is also charged with driving after revocation while required to use an ignition interlock. That charge falls under Minnesota Statute 171.24.
Possible Penalties
Each charge carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail.
Each count also carries a possible fine of up to $3,000.
The complaint lists both charges as gross misdemeanors.
Court documents also cite prior driving-related convictions in Scovill’s criminal history.
Those include prior driving after revocation offenses since 2024.
The complaint also lists earlier convictions for careless driving and misdemeanor DWI.
A criminal complaint is not a conviction.
Scovill is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
For more information on Minnesota ignition interlock rules, visit the Minnesota Department of Public Safety.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.