Naytahwaush (trfnews.i234.me) — A Naytahwaush man is facing a gross misdemeanor traffic charge in Mahnomen County District Court.
Dustin William Jack is charged with driving after cancellation.
The complaint says his license status was canceled as inimical to public safety.
The case was filed under court file number 44-CR-25-917.
The alleged offense happened on November 25, 2025.
The charge was filed by summons in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.
Brake Light Stop Reported
According to the complaint, a deputy was traveling south on County Road 4.
The deputy saw a red pickup driving south in front of the squad vehicle.
When the pickup braked, the center brake light did not turn on.
The complaint says the deputy then activated emergency lights.
A traffic stop was made in Mahnomen County.
The driver was identified as Dustin William Jack.
License Status Confirmed
After the stop, authorities checked Jack’s driving status.
The complaint says the status came back canceled.
It also says the cancellation was listed as inimical to public safety.
Prosecutors allege Jack had notice or reason to know of that status.
The complaint says Jack still drove a motor vehicle.
No crash or injury was listed in the complaint.
Charge Carries Jail Time Or Fine
The charge cites Minnesota Statute 171.24.
The complaint lists the charge as a gross misdemeanor.
The maximum sentence is 364 days in jail.
The maximum fine listed is $3,000.
More court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
Mahnomen County District Court handles criminal and traffic cases filed in the county.
Jack is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.