{"id":31767,"date":"2026-06-05T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T15:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=31767"},"modified":"2026-06-04T06:06:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-04T11:06:55","slug":"crookston-man-charged-in-interlock-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/crookston-man-charged-in-interlock-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Crookston Man Charged In Interlock Case"},"content":{"rendered":"

Crookston Man Charged In Interlock Case<\/h2>\n

Crookston (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Joseph Michael Tuseth is facing two gross misdemeanor charges in Polk County District Court.<\/p>\n

The charges follow a May 19, 2026, traffic stop in Crookston. Court records list the case number as 60-CR-26-686.<\/p>\n

Traffic Stop On U.S. Highway 2<\/h2>\n

According to the complaint, a Minnesota State Patrol trooper saw a red Chevrolet Blazer on East Robert Street.<\/p>\n

The vehicle was later seen westbound on U.S. Highway 2 near the U.S. 75 bypass.<\/p>\n

The complaint says radar showed the vehicle going 70 mph in a 65 mph zone.<\/p>\n

Authorities said the driver was identified as Joseph Michael Tuseth by a North Dakota driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n

The complaint states Tuseth had a suspended North Dakota license. It also says his Minnesota driving status was canceled as inimical to public safety.<\/p>\n

Authorities also said Tuseth had an ignition interlock restriction on his Minnesota license.<\/p>\n

\"Joseph<\/p>\n

Joseph Michael Tuseth<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Two Gross Misdemeanor Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

Tuseth is charged with driving without a required ignition interlock device.<\/p>\n

That charge falls under Minnesota Statute 171.09<\/a>.<\/p>\n

He is also charged with gross misdemeanor driving after cancellation.<\/p>\n

That charge falls under Minnesota Statute 171.24<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Each charge carries a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail. Each charge also carries a possible $3,000 fine.<\/p>\n

The complaint says the Chevrolet Blazer did not have a working ignition interlock device.<\/p>\n

Tuseth allegedly told the trooper he did not know about his driving status. He also allegedly said he did not know about the interlock rule.<\/p>\n

Authorities said Tuseth gave consent to search the vehicle. The complaint says a small amount of cannabis was found.<\/p>\n

Court Case Remains Pending<\/h2>\n

The complaint includes a list of prior convictions found through Minnesota court records.<\/p>\n

Court records and public case information may be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Information about Minnesota\u2019s ignition interlock program is available through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The charges are allegations. Tuseth is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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