Pennington County: Ethan Johnson Faces Two Charges

PENNINGTON COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Ethan Alexander Johnson, 28, appears in a jail listing with two traffic-related criminal charges.

The listed offenses involve an uninsured vehicle owner violation and driving after revocation.

The insurance-related allegation is classified as a gross misdemeanor in the supplied listing.

The driving-after-revocation allegation is listed as a misdemeanor.

Uninsured Vehicle Owner Charge

According to the jail listing, Johnson faces an uninsured vehicle owner allegation under Minnesota Statute 169.797, subdivision 2.

This law addresses vehicle owners who knowingly operate or permit vehicles to operate without required insurance coverage.

The offense can also apply when an owner has reason to know the required coverage is missing.

Johnson’s listing classifies this allegation as a gross misdemeanor.

Under Minnesota law, insurance violations are generally misdemeanors, with enhanced penalties applying in certain circumstances.

The supplied record does not explain the reason for the gross misdemeanor classification.

It also does not identify the vehicle involved or provide details about its insurance status.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169.797 for the state’s uninsured vehicle penalties.

Driving After Revocation Allegation

Johnson also faces a misdemeanor allegation under Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 2(a).

This charge involves allegedly operating a motor vehicle while driving privileges were revoked.

Minnesota law prohibits driving after revocation when a person has received notice or reasonably should know about the revocation.

The jail listing does not explain why Johnson’s driving privileges were revoked.

It also does not identify the location or circumstances of the alleged driving offense.

Additional information appears under Minnesota Statute 171.24.

Jail Listing and Booking Information

The supplied inmate record identifies Johnson as 28 years old.

His listed height is 6 feet, 7 inches, and his weight is 160 pounds.

The record lists brown hair and blue eyes.

The inmate-type field contains the designation PCSO.

No booking date, bail amount, court date, or criminal case number appears in the provided information.

The listing also does not establish whether both charges resulted from the same traffic stop.

Possible Penalties Under Minnesota Law

Minnesota law establishes different penalties for misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor traffic offenses.

A misdemeanor conviction can carry up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine.

A gross misdemeanor conviction can carry up to 364 days in jail and a $3,000 fine.

These are general maximum penalties, not sentences imposed in Johnson’s case.

Actual penalties depend on the offense, applicable laws, and court findings.

Court Proceedings and Case Status

The available listing does not establish whether Johnson has entered a plea.

It also does not confirm any conviction or final court ruling involving these allegations.

Johnson’s current custody or release status has not been independently verified.

Additional details may become available through public criminal complaints and court filings.

Readers can search the Minnesota Court Records Online portal for available case information.

The listed charges remain allegations unless proven in court.

Johnson is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.