Thief River Falls Man Charged After Stop

Thief River Falls Man Charged After Stop

Marshall County (trfnews.i234.me) — A Thief River Falls man is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after a traffic stop in Marshall County.

Jorden Nathaniel Larson, 29, of Thief River Falls, has been charged in Marshall County District Court. The charge is driving after cancellation, inimical to public safety.

The case was filed in Minnesota’s 9th Judicial District. Court records list the case number as 45-CR-26-138.

Traffic Stop On Highway 1

According to the complaint, the stop happened on May 3, 2026. It occurred at about 11:09 p.m. on Highway 1 in Marshall County.

A Marshall County deputy was on routine patrol while traveling eastbound. The deputy reported seeing a vehicle also traveling eastbound.

The complaint says the vehicle crossed onto the fog line several times. It also states the license plate light was not working.

The vehicle was registered to Bruce Paulson, according to the complaint. Court documents say the registered owner had license restrictions.

Driver’s Status Reported As Canceled

The deputy stopped the vehicle and made contact with the driver. The driver was identified as Jorden Nathaniel Larson.

Larson gave the deputy a driver’s license, according to the complaint. The document states that the license showed it was not valid.

Larson allegedly told the deputy he had a valid license. He said it had not arrived in the mail yet.

The deputy then checked Larson’s license status through law enforcement records. The complaint says his status returned as “Canceled – IPS.”

IPS means inimical to public safety under the Minnesota driving law. The complaint also says an ignition interlock was required.

Larson allegedly continued to say he had a valid license. The deputy then checked the status again.

The complaint states the canceled status was confirmed. Larson was then placed under arrest.

Charge Carries Possible Jail Time

Larson is charged under Minnesota Statute 171.24.

The charge is listed as a gross misdemeanor. If convicted, Larson could face up to 364 days in jail.

He could also face a fine of up to $3,000. The court may impose both penalties.

A criminal complaint is not a conviction. Larson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

More case information may be available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch case records system.

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.