Roseau, Minnesota (trfnews.i234.me) — A Jeep reported stolen in Crookston was recovered in Roseau after a traffic stop, according to court documents.
Nagante Girty of Roseau is now facing felony charges. The case involves theft and receiving stolen property.
Traffic stop ends in a crash
Court documents say the stop happened on January 21. Officers tried to pull the Jeep over for speeding.
Documents say the driver crashed into a snowbank in Roseau. The driver was arrested at the scene.
Vehicle confirmed stolen from Crookston
Investigators then checked the Jeep’s status. The Jeep was confirmed stolen from OK Tire in Crookston.
OK Tire’s Crookston location is on East Robert Street. The business is listed at 1301 E Robert St, Crookston.
Authorities say the vehicle was taken without consent. The Jeep was later recovered in Roseau.
Felony charges filed
Girty is charged with felony theft and felony receiving stolen property. These charges are allegations.
Girty is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. Court hearings and filings can change the case.
Minnesota law sets theft rules under section 609.52. Minnesota law lists receiving stolen property under section 609.53.
How to follow the case
Readers can search public court records online. Use Minnesota Court Records Online to look up case updates.
- Minnesota Court Records Online (MCRO)
- Minnesota Statute 609.52 (Theft)
- Minnesota Statute 609.53 (Receiving Stolen Property)
Anyone with information about the original theft can contact the Crookston Police Department. The city’s Police Department page is online.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.