Joshua Laduke Listed on Driving Charge in Beltrami

BELTRAMI COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Joshua Laduke appears in Beltrami County Jail records with a gross misdemeanor allegation of driving after license cancellation, classified as inimical to public safety.

According to the supplied jail roster, Laduke’s custody date was October 20, 2026.

Gross Misdemeanor Driving Allegation

The jail record lists one traffic-related offense under Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 5.

The offense is described as driving after cancellation, inimical to public safety, and is classified as a gross misdemeanor.

The entry is associated with jail case reference number 26017084.

The supplied information does not describe the circumstances leading to Laduke’s custody or explain why his driving privileges were allegedly canceled.

What Does Driving After Cancellation Mean?

Under Minnesota law, driving after cancellation or denial under certain public safety provisions can constitute a gross misdemeanor.

Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 5, applies when a person operates a motor vehicle requiring a driver’s license after a qualifying cancellation or denial of driving privileges.

The law also requires that the person received notice or reasonably should have known about the cancellation or denial.

However, the jail record does not provide Laduke’s driver’s license history or the specific circumstances supporting the allegation.

Joshua Laduke Booking Photograph

Beltrami County Jail Booking Details

The roster identifies Laduke as five feet, ten inches tall and weighing approximately 240 pounds.

His listed physical characteristics include black hair and brown eyes.

The jail record displays a bail or fine amount of $0.00. That amount does not independently establish whether Laduke is eligible for release without bail.

October 20, 2026, is listed as his custody date.

Incident Details and Court Proceedings

The available jail information does not specify where or when the alleged driving violation occurred.

It also does not establish whether the allegation followed a traffic stop, collision, or another law enforcement encounter.

The roster identifies District Court as the associated court branch, but no scheduled hearing date or final disposition was included.

Jail case reference 26017084 has not been verified as an official District Court file number.

Readers can search public case information through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The listed offense is an allegation and does not establish criminal guilt. Laduke is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.