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Detroit Lakes Man Charged In Interlock Case<\/h2>\n

Becker County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Detroit Lakes man is facing a gross misdemeanor charge after a traffic stop in Becker County.<\/p>\n

Court documents say Kody Blane Fultz, 37, of Detroit Lakes, was charged in Becker County District Court. The case is listed under court file number 03-CR-26-809.<\/p>\n

The charge is tied to an alleged ignition interlock violation. Prosecutors allege Fultz drove a vehicle without a working ignition interlock device.<\/p>\n

The alleged offense happened on or about April 20, 2026, in Becker County.<\/p>\n

Traffic Stop On Highway 10<\/h2>\n

According to the complaint, a Becker County deputy was traveling west on U.S. Highway 10.<\/p>\n

The deputy reported seeing a vehicle with a burned-out passenger-side taillight.<\/p>\n

A traffic stop was then conducted, according to court records.<\/p>\n

The driver was identified as Kody Blane Fultz.<\/p>\n

Fultz reportedly told the deputy he had just left work. He said he was going to pick up a friend.<\/p>\n

He also said he planned to bring the friend to the airport.<\/p>\n

Ignition Interlock Allegation<\/h2>\n

The complaint says a records check showed Fultz had a valid license.<\/p>\n

However, the license had an ignition interlock restriction.<\/p>\n

Under Minnesota law, an ignition interlock device is used to test breath alcohol levels. It can stop a vehicle from starting if alcohol is detected.<\/p>\n

More information about Minnesota ignition interlock rules is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Fultz allegedly told the deputy he knew about the restriction.<\/p>\n

He also said the vehicle with the interlock device had broken down about two weeks earlier.<\/p>\n

The complaint says the vehicle he was driving did not have an ignition interlock system.<\/p>\n

Fultz reportedly said he contacted the interlock company.<\/p>\n

He also said he was told installation in another vehicle could take 14 to 21 days.<\/p>\n

Charge Filed In Becker County Court<\/h2>\n

Prosecutors charged Fultz with driving, operating, or controlling a vehicle without an ignition interlock device.<\/p>\n

The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 171.09, subdivision 1(g).<\/p>\n

The complaint states the charge carries a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail.<\/p>\n

It may also carry a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

Court records can be reviewed through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A criminal complaint is not a conviction.<\/p>\n

Fultz 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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