Karlstad (trfnews.i234.me) — A Halma man is facing several charges after a traffic stop in Kittson County.
Dennis Robert McAnnany, of Halma, is charged in Kittson County District Court. The case is filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District under court file 35-CR-25-173.
The complaint says the incident happened on October 13, 2025, near Karlstad. A Kittson County deputy reported seeing a gray Pontiac traveling west on Minnesota Highway 11.
According to the complaint, the vehicle had no front license plate. It also had no rear license plate.
Traffic Stop Near Karlstad
The complaint says the vehicle entered Karlstad and passed a posted 40 mph speed sign. It was allegedly still traveling about 60 mph.
The deputy then stopped the vehicle in the parking lot of the Karlstad Golf Club. McAnnany was identified as the driver.
Authorities allege McAnnany could not provide proof of insurance during the stop. The complaint also alleges the vehicle was not properly registered.
Charges Filed In Kittson County
McAnnany is charged with intent to escape tax under Minnesota Statute 168.35. That charge is a gross misdemeanor.
The maximum penalty is 364 days in jail. It also carries a possible $3,000 fine.
He is also charged with failure to provide proof of insurance. That charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 169.791.
The complaint also lists speeding under Minnesota Statute 169.14. A license plate violation is also listed under Minnesota Statute 169.79.
The speeding and plate counts are petty misdemeanors. Each carries a possible $300 fine.
Court records may be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online.
A criminal complaint is not a finding of guilt. McAnnany is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
