Mahnomen (trfnews.i234.me) — A Mahnomen woman is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after a traffic stop near Shooting Star Casino.
Shelly Renae Antell is charged in Mahnomen County District Court.
The charge is driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety.
The case is filed in Minnesota’s 9th Judicial District under court file 44-CR-26-140.
A summons was issued in the case, according to court records.
Stop Near Shooting Star Casino
According to the complaint, the incident happened March 15, 2026.
The traffic stop occurred at about 2:14 a.m. in Mahnomen.
Law enforcement reported seeing a vehicle leaving the Shooting Star Casino parking lot.
The complaint says the vehicle failed to come to a complete stop.
The vehicle was then followed by law enforcement.
Emergency lights were activated, and a traffic stop was started.
The vehicle pulled into the Subway parking lot.
Driver Identified
The driver was the only person in the vehicle.
She identified herself as Shelly Renae Antell, according to the complaint.
During the contact, Antell allegedly said she did not have a valid driver’s license.
Law enforcement then conducted a records check.
The complaint says the check showed Antell’s driving privileges were canceled.
The cancellation was listed as inimical to public safety.
Antell was then told she was under arrest.
She was taken into custody without incident, according to court records.
Antell was transported to the Mahnomen County Sheriff’s Office.
She was booked and later released.
Charge And Possible Penalty
Antell is charged under Minnesota Statute 171.24.
The charge is listed as a gross misdemeanor.
The maximum sentence is 364 days in jail.
The charge also carries a possible $3,000 fine, or both.
The complaint alleges Antell knew, or should have known, her license was canceled.
The current charge is only an accusation.
Antell is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
More case information may be available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
