Ponsford Woman Charged In False Name Case
Ponsford (trfnews.i234.me) — A Ponsford woman is facing a gross misdemeanor charge in Becker County District Court.
According to a criminal complaint, Lee Ann Jones, 38, is accused of giving another person’s name and date of birth during a traffic stop.
The case was filed in Becker County District Court under court file number 03-CR-26-526.
Traffic Stop On Highway 10
The complaint says the incident happened on or about February 28, 2026.
A Becker County deputy was traveling east on U.S. Highway 10 at about 5:16 a.m.
The deputy reported seeing a vehicle with registration that expired in October 2025.
A traffic stop was then made in Becker County.
Authorities said the driver did not have a valid driver’s license.
The complaint states the driver gave the name Andrea Elizabeth Clark.
The driver also allegedly gave Clark’s date of birth as June 11, 1985.
The passenger told authorities the vehicle belonged to him.
He also said he wanted the driver to drive because he felt sick.
Charge Filed In Becker County
The deputy checked the name given during the stop.
Authorities said Clark’s license was revoked.
A citation was then issued under the name provided by the driver.
Later that same day, authorities in Hennepin County contacted Becker County.
The complaint says the same vehicle had been stopped again.
During that stop, the driver again used information tied to Andrea Elizabeth Clark.
Authorities then reviewed tattoo descriptions connected to Clark.
The complaint says the driver was later identified as Lee Ann Jones.
Authorities also reported that Jones had an active warrant out of Otter Tail County.
A photo was sent to Becker County authorities.
The complaint says that the photo helped identify Jones as the person stopped earlier that day.
Possible Penalty
Jones is charged with giving a peace officer the false name of another person.
The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.506.
The offense is a gross misdemeanor.
If convicted, Jones could face up to 364 days in jail.
She could also face a fine of up to $3,000, or both.
A criminal complaint is not a conviction.
Jones is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
More Minnesota court information can be found through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
