The charges follow an early-morning traffic stop on May 6, 2026, in Cass Lake.<\/p>\n
Howard is charged with driving after cancellation as being inimical to public safety. The charge is a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n
He also faces a misdemeanor charge for failing to provide proof of vehicle insurance.<\/p>\n
Traffic Stop Began Over Taillights<\/h2>\n
A Leech Lake Tribal Police officer was patrolling Cass Lake around 3:23 a.m., according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
The officer saw a vehicle traveling south on 61st Avenue. The complaint says the vehicle had no working taillights.<\/p>\n
The officer activated emergency lights and attempted a traffic stop. The vehicle stopped briefly near John Moose Drive.<\/p>\n
It then turned north and continued toward Morningstar Lane. The vehicle later stopped near that intersection.<\/p>\n
Driver Initially Declined To Identify Himself<\/h2>\n
The complaint says the officer approached the driver and requested identification and proof of insurance.<\/p>\n
The driver initially declined to answer questions. He also declined to provide a license or insurance information.<\/p>\n
The driver later identified himself as Jerod Wesley Howard, the complaint states.<\/p>\n
Dispatch reported that Howard\u2019s driving privileges were canceled as being inimical to public safety.<\/p>\n
Dispatch also reported an active Hubbard County warrant, according to the filed complaint.<\/p>\n
The complaint notes a strong marijuana odor from the vehicle. No drug charge appears in this complaint.<\/p>\n
Charges Filed In Cass County<\/h2>\n
The driving charge falls under Minnesota Statute 171.24<\/a>.<\/p>\n The complaint lists a maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n The insurance charge falls under Minnesota Statute 169.791<\/a>.<\/p>\n That charge carries a listed maximum of 90 days, a $1,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n The new matter is filed under Cass County court file 11-CR-26-620.<\/p>\n The complaint also cites another pending Cass County case involving alleged DWI test refusal.<\/p>\n It says Howard was under release conditions in that matter. A violation notice was filed with the court.<\/p>\n Readers can search public case information through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Criminal charges are allegations. Howard is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n
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