Remer Woman Charged In Canceled Tow Check Case

Remer (trfnews.i234.me) — A Remer woman is facing charges in Cass County after authorities say she canceled a check used to recover a vehicle from a towing company.

Candy Mae Hausken, 51, of Remer, is charged in Cass County District Court with issuing a dishonored check. That count is listed as a gross misdemeanor.

She is also charged with theft by swindle. That charge is listed as a misdemeanor.

The case was filed in Minnesota’s 9th Judicial District. The court file number is 11-CR-26-653.

Complaint Details

According to the court complaint, the case involves a towing bill from January 13, 2026. The complaint says a grey Ford Edge was towed by Auto Smith Services.

The complaint states Hausken gave the towing company a check for $318.66. The check was allegedly used to have the vehicle released.

Authorities say the payment was later canceled after Hausken got the vehicle back.

The complaint says TJ Swenson, with Auto Smith Services, reported the issue to law enforcement. He told authorities the company had been in contact with Hausken about the bill.

Alleged Statement To Authorities

The complaint says Hausken later spoke with law enforcement about the bill. She allegedly said she gave Auto Smith Services a check to get the vehicle back.

She also allegedly said she canceled the check about two weeks later. The complaint says she did not want to pay because she did not want the vehicle towed.

Authorities said they obtained a copy of the tow bill and the canceled check. Both were listed at $318.66.

Possible Penalties

The dishonored check charge carries a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail. It also carries a possible $3,000 fine.

The theft by swindle charge carries a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail. It also carries a possible $1,000 fine.

More information about the Minnesota dishonored check law is available through the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes.

Details on Minnesota theft law can also be found through the Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes.

Court information may be reviewed through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.

The charges are only accusations. Hausken is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.

Remer Woman Charged In Canceled Tow Check Case

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