Ronald Eugene Bellanger Jr. has been charged with driving after license cancellation. The cancellation was listed as inimical to public safety.<\/p>\n
The case was filed in Mahnomen County District Court. Bellanger has been issued a summons in the case.<\/p>\n
Traffic Stop in Nay Tah Waush<\/h2>\n
According to the criminal complaint, the traffic stop happened on April 14, 2026.<\/p>\n
A Mahnomen County deputy was patrolling the village of Nay Tah Waush. The deputy reportedly saw a driver without a seat belt.<\/p>\n
The deputy activated emergency lights and stopped the vehicle. The driver was later identified as Bellanger.<\/p>\n
License Reportedly Canceled<\/h2>\n
Dispatch informed the deputy that Bellanger\u2019s driving privileges were canceled, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
Prosecutors allege Bellanger knew, or had reason to know, about the license cancellation.<\/p>\n
The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 171.24<\/a>.<\/p>\n A cancellation listed as inimical to public safety means officials consider the person\u2019s driving a public risk.<\/p>\n The charge is a gross misdemeanor. A conviction could bring up to 364 days in jail.<\/p>\n The maximum fine is $3,000. A judge could also impose both jail time and a fine.<\/p>\n The complaint states there is probable cause to support the charge. It does not represent a conviction.<\/p>\n Bellanger is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n Case information may be available through the Minnesota Court Records Online system<\/a>.<\/p>\nCase Remains Pending<\/h2>\n
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