Polk County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) — A Climax woman, Azeneth Moronez, is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after being caught driving with a license canceled as “inimical to public safety,” a status often resulting from multiple DWI offenses.
On March 7, 2025, at approximately 2:27 PM, Minnesota State Patrol Trooper Gilberto Trevino observed a silver 1998 Saturn SL-1 traveling southbound on MN State Highway 220 without a front license plate. The vehicle was stopped, and the driver was identified as Azeneth Moronez (DOB: 06/29/1973). A check revealed that her driving privileges had been canceled since June 10, 2019, due to violations related to the ignition interlock program.
Moronez claimed to be enrolled in the ignition interlock program, and the device was present in her vehicle. However, records indicated she had voluntarily withdrawn from the program on February 7, 2025, resulting in the cancellation of her driving privileges. Her license was conditionally reinstated on March 19, 2025, but at the time of the traffic stop, she was not legally permitted to drive.
Trooper Trevino seized her license plates and issued a non-owner 45-day driving permit. Moronez has a history of DWI convictions, including third-degree, second-degree, and fourth-degree offenses. Under Minnesota Statute §171.24.5, driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety is a gross misdemeanor, punishable by up to 364 days in jail and a $3,000 fine.
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Case Facts:
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State of Minnesota v. Azeneth Moronez
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Court File No.: 60-CR-25-556
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Prosecutor File No.: GM-25-035
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Charge: Gross Misdemeanor Driving After Cancellation – Inimical to Public Safety
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Maximum Sentence: 364 days in jail, $3,000 fine, or both
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Offense Date: March 7, 2025
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Location: Polk County, Minnesota
Under Minnesota law, a driver’s license can be canceled as “inimical to public safety” if the individual poses a risk due to repeated offenses, such as multiple DWIs. Driving after such a cancellation is a serious offense with significant legal consequences.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.