Thief River Falls Man Arrested for Driving After Revocation

Thief River Falls (trfnews.i234.me) — A local man was arrested during a traffic stop on Aug. 31.

Juan Jose Paredes, 45, of Thief River Falls, was cited for driving after revocation.

Police conducted the traffic stop at about 4:46 p.m.

The stop happened near the intersection of Third Street and Davis Avenue.

Paredes Arrested During Traffic Stop

According to the brief police report, officers stopped Paredes near the Thief River Falls intersection.

Authorities determined that Paredes was allegedly driving while his driving privileges were revoked.

Police cited Paredes for driving after revocation.

He was also arrested following the traffic stop.

The report did not state why police initially stopped the vehicle.

It also did not identify the type of vehicle Paredes was driving.

No information was provided about whether anyone else was inside the vehicle.

The report did not list any crash or injuries connected to the stop.

The information provided lists only the driving after revocation citation.

No additional traffic or criminal charges were included in the brief report.

The report did not mention alcohol, drugs, or impaired driving.

It also did not describe any resistance during the arrest.

No property damage was reported.

The information does not state how long Paredes remained in custody.

No court date or case number was included in the report.

Minnesota Statute 171.24 covers driving without valid driving privileges.

The law includes a specific section for driving after revocation.

A person can face charges for operating a vehicle while driving privileges remain revoked.

The exact penalty can depend on the circumstances of the case.

A citation and arrest do not establish guilt.

Paredes is presumed innocent unless the charge is proven in court.

Local police information is available through the Thief River Falls Police Department.

Further details may become available through court records.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.