{"id":31891,"date":"2026-06-05T17:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=31891"},"modified":"2026-06-05T06:13:29","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T11:13:29","slug":"mahnomen-man-charged-in-interlock-case","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/mahnomen-man-charged-in-interlock-case\/","title":{"rendered":"Mahnomen Man Charged In Interlock Case"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

Mahnomen County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Louis George Tiokasin of Ogema is facing a gross misdemeanor charge in Mahnomen County District Court.<\/p>\n

The charge follows a traffic stop on April 11, 2026, in the City of Mahnomen.<\/p>\n

According to a court complaint, Tiokasin is charged with ignition interlock driving restriction. The case is filed in Minnesota\u2019s 9th Judicial District under court file number 44-CR-26-230.<\/p>\n

Traffic Stop Led to a Charge<\/h2>\n

The complaint says a White Earth Police Department officer was on patrol at about 4:43 p.m.<\/p>\n

The officer noticed a vehicle linked to a person known from prior incidents. The complaint says the officer knew the vehicle owner\u2019s driving status had been canceled.<\/p>\n

After confirming the owner was driving, dispatch also confirmed the canceled driving status. The officer then made a traffic stop.<\/p>\n

The driver was identified as Louis George Tiokasin. The officer told Tiokasin why the stop was made.<\/p>\n

Court records say the officer later learned Tiokasin had ignition interlock restrictions on his license.<\/p>\n

Complaint Cites Missing Interlock Device<\/h2>\n

The complaint says the officer did not see an ignition interlock device inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n

Tiokasin allegedly admitted he was supposed to have the device. He also allegedly said it was not in the vehicle.<\/p>\n

An ignition interlock device is used to limit vehicle use under certain license restrictions. Minnesota law addresses these restrictions under Minnesota Statute 171.09<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The complaint alleges Tiokasin drove, operated, or was in physical control of a vehicle without a certified working device.<\/p>\n

Maximum Penalty Listed In Complaint<\/h2>\n

The listed offense level is a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

The complaint says the maximum sentence is up to 90 days in jail. It also lists a possible fine of up to $1,000.<\/p>\n

Tiokasin was taken to the Mahnomen County Sheriff\u2019s Office after the stop. The complaint says he received a tribal citation for driving after revocation.<\/p>\n

He was then released on the interlock violation. The complaint says the charge was to be filed formally by complaint.<\/p>\n

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

More public court information can be found through the Minnesota Judicial Branch<\/a>.<\/p>\n

I\u2019m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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