The stop happened around 10:49 p.m. near Greenwood Street and Spruce Avenue. Pennington County deputies stopped a minibike that allegedly had no working headlight.<\/p>\n
Justin Vazquez Concepcion, 23, of Thief River Falls, was driving the minibike, according to the citation. He was arrested and cited for obstruction of the legal process.<\/p>\n
The stop began as a headlight matter, according to the citation. It later led to the obstruction allegation.<\/p>\n
Deputies Ask for Identification<\/h2>\n
Vazquez Concepcion allegedly told a deputy that he had used an electric headlamp. He said the headlamp battery had died before the stop.<\/p>\n
The deputy then asked Vazquez Concepcion for his driver\u2019s license. He allegedly said he did not have one with him.<\/p>\n
The citation states that he continued refusing to identify himself. That refusal allegedly continued after more law enforcement officers arrived.<\/p>\n
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Arrest Follows Roadside Encounter<\/h2>\n
Law enforcement later told Vazquez Concepcion that he was being placed under arrest. The citation alleges that he became uncooperative during that process.<\/p>\n
He then allegedly tried to retrieve his driver\u2019s license from a bag. Officers told him that the identification came too late.<\/p>\n
The report did not describe any injuries during the encounter. It also did not list any additional charges.<\/p>\n
The provided report did not include a court date. No further details were available in the citation.<\/p>\n
An arrest or citation does not prove guilt. Vazquez Concepcion is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n
Official Information<\/h2>\n
Residents can learn more through the Pennington County Sheriff\u2019s Office<\/a>.<\/p>\n Readers can review Minnesota Statute 609.50<\/a> for information about obstruction law.<\/p>\n