Roseau County (trfnews.i234.me) – On May 5, 2025, at approximately 5:36 PM, Minnesota State Patrol conducted a traffic stop on a black 1998 Saturn SL1 with license plate FEC838 at 156 2nd St NE A68, Roseau, MN. The driver, identified as Joie Dawn Benson, 36, of Salol, MN, was found to be involved in multiple violations.
According to the citation (Number 882502130266), Benson was charged with the following misdemeanors:
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Obstructing Legal Process – Interfering with a Peace Officer
Statute: 609.50.1(2) -
Possession of an Open Cannabis Package in a Motor Vehicle
Statute: 169A.36.3(1) -
No Insurance – Driver
Statute: 169.797.3 -
Expired Registration
Statute: 168.09.4
The incident was handled by Officer Alexander Anderson (Badge #213) of the Minnesota State Patrol – Thief River Falls. Benson’s case is being prosecuted by the Roseau City Attorney.
Did you know? With case facts:
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Date of Offense: May 5, 2025
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Time: 5:36 PM
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Location: 156 2nd St NE A68, Roseau, MN
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Vehicle: 1998 Black Saturn SL1, License Plate FEC838
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Driver: Joie Dawn Benson, DOB 10/21/1988
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Charges: Obstructing legal process, possession of open cannabis package, no insurance, expired registration
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Prosecuting Agency: Roseau City Attorney
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I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.