Mahnomen Man Charged In Interlock Case

Mahnomen County (trfnews.i234.me) — Louis George Tiokasin of Ogema is facing a gross misdemeanor charge in Mahnomen County District Court.

The charge follows a traffic stop on April 11, 2026, in the City of Mahnomen.

According to a court complaint, Tiokasin is charged with ignition interlock driving restriction. The case is filed in Minnesota’s 9th Judicial District under court file number 44-CR-26-230.

Traffic Stop Led to a Charge

The complaint says a White Earth Police Department officer was on patrol at about 4:43 p.m.

The officer noticed a vehicle linked to a person known from prior incidents. The complaint says the officer knew the vehicle owner’s driving status had been canceled.

After confirming the owner was driving, dispatch also confirmed the canceled driving status. The officer then made a traffic stop.

The driver was identified as Louis George Tiokasin. The officer told Tiokasin why the stop was made.

Court records say the officer later learned Tiokasin had ignition interlock restrictions on his license.

Complaint Cites Missing Interlock Device

The complaint says the officer did not see an ignition interlock device inside the vehicle.

Tiokasin allegedly admitted he was supposed to have the device. He also allegedly said it was not in the vehicle.

An ignition interlock device is used to limit vehicle use under certain license restrictions. Minnesota law addresses these restrictions under Minnesota Statute 171.09.

The complaint alleges Tiokasin drove, operated, or was in physical control of a vehicle without a certified working device.

Maximum Penalty Listed In Complaint

The listed offense level is a gross misdemeanor.

The complaint says the maximum sentence is up to 90 days in jail. It also lists a possible fine of up to $1,000.

Tiokasin was taken to the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office after the stop. The complaint says he received a tribal citation for driving after revocation.

He was then released on the interlock violation. The complaint says the charge was to be filed formally by complaint.

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

More public court information can be found through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.