{"id":28587,"date":"2026-05-12T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=28587"},"modified":"2026-05-11T05:17:37","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T10:17:37","slug":"east-grand-forks-driver-charged-in-insurance-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/east-grand-forks-driver-charged-in-insurance-case\/","title":{"rendered":"East Grand Forks Driver Charged In Insurance Case"},"content":{"rendered":"

East Grand Forks<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Fisher man is facing a gross misdemeanor charge in Polk County after a traffic stop in East Grand Forks.<\/p>\n

Austin Lelann Jordan Brown is charged with traffic regulation-uninsured vehicle-owner violation. The case was filed April 2, 2026, in Polk County District Court.<\/p>\n

The court file number is 60-CR-26-426. The charge stems from a March 28, 2026, traffic stop in East Grand Forks.<\/p>\n

Traffic Stop In East Grand Forks<\/h2>\n

According to the criminal complaint, a police officer was on routine patrol that afternoon. The officer was driving in the 100 block of 4th Street Northwest.<\/p>\n

The complaint says a vehicle came into the officer\u2019s lane while passing another vehicle. The officer then turned around and stopped the vehicle near 3rd Avenue Northwest and 4th Street Northwest.<\/p>\n

The driver was identified as Austin Brown. He told police the vehicle ahead of him was moving slowly. He said he wanted to pass it.<\/p>\n

Police then asked Brown for proof of insurance. The complaint says Brown showed an insurance card on his phone.<\/p>\n

Insurance Allegation<\/h2>\n

According to court documents, the insurance card showed coverage had expired on March 15, 2026.<\/p>\n

Police checked Brown\u2019s record for prior no-insurance convictions. The complaint says Brown had two prior convictions in Polk County.<\/p>\n

Both prior convictions were listed with a conviction date of April 28, 2021.<\/p>\n

Brown allegedly told police he renewed his insurance during the traffic stop. The complaint says he then showed an updated insurance card.<\/p>\n

Brown was cited for a gross misdemeanor, no insurance. Court documents state the charge carries a mandatory court appearance.<\/p>\n

Police gave Brown a verbal warning for the alleged improper pass.<\/p>\n

Possible Penalty<\/h2>\n

The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 169.797<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The complaint lists a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

More case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A criminal complaint is not a conviction. Brown is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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