Beltrami County, MN (trfnews.i234.me)—Michael Barsness, a 64-year-old male, was taken into custody on December 31, 2024, in Beltrami County, Minnesota. He is charged with violating Minnesota Statute 171.24.5, which pertains to driving after license cancellation deemed inimical to public safety.
Arrest Details:
- Name: Michael Barsness
- Race: White
- Sex/Age: Male, 64
- Physical Description:
- Height: 5’10”
- Weight: 174 lbs
- Hair: Gray
- Eyes: Blue
- Custody Date: December 31, 2024
- Facility: Beltrami County Jail
- Bail/Fine Amount: $0.00
Charge Information:
- Case Number: 24-027434
- Charge: Traffic-DL-Driving after cancellation-inimical to public safety
- Severity: Gross Misdemeanor
- Court: District Court
Under Minnesota law, driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety is classified as a gross misdemeanor. This offense can result in penalties including up to one year in jail, a fine of up to $3,000, or both.
The term “inimical to public safety” refers to individuals whose driving privileges have been canceled due to behavior that poses a significant risk to others. This designation often follows multiple serious driving offenses, such as repeated DWIs.
As of now, no court date has been scheduled for Barsness. He remains in custody at the Beltrami County Jail.
I’m Chris Harper, reporting for trfnews.i234.me