{"id":38678,"date":"2026-07-22T05:35:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T10:35:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=38678"},"modified":"2026-07-19T10:27:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-19T15:27:55","slug":"east-grand-forks-man-accused-of-using-false-name","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/east-grand-forks-man-accused-of-using-false-name\/","title":{"rendered":"East Grand Forks Man Accused of Using False Name"},"content":{"rendered":"

East Grand Forks Man Accused of Using False Name<\/h2>\n

BELTRAMI COUNTY<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 An East Grand Forks man faces two charges after a February traffic stop in Beltrami County.<\/p>\n

David James Jones, 41, was charged in Minnesota\u2019s Ninth Judicial District Court.<\/p>\n

Jones faces one gross misdemeanor count of using a false name and birth date. He also faces a petty misdemeanor insurance charge.<\/p>\n

The allegations appear in a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County District Court. A complaint contains allegations that have not been proven in court.<\/p>\n

Traffic Stop Led to Citation<\/h2>\n

The case began during a traffic stop on February 11, 2026.<\/p>\n

A Minnesota State Patrol trooper stopped a vehicle near Division Street for expired registration tabs.<\/p>\n

The driver allegedly gave the name and birth date of another real person. The complaint identifies that person as Nicholas James Jones.<\/p>\n

The driver also said the vehicle did not have insurance at that time. A citation was issued for driving without insurance.<\/p>\n

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\"DavidDavid James Jones<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Identity Question Raised Months Later<\/h2>\n

Authorities received new information on May 20, 2026.<\/p>\n

Nicholas James Jones contacted the Minnesota State Patrol about the citation.<\/p>\n

He reportedly said David James Jones had driven the vehicle during the February stop. He also said he was working at that time.<\/p>\n

Investigators then reviewed body-camera video from the traffic stop.<\/p>\n

The complaint says investigators compared the driver\u2019s tattoos with recent photographs of David James Jones.<\/p>\n

They concluded Jones was the person shown driving the vehicle, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

Possible Penalties<\/h2>\n

The false identity charge is a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 171.22<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A conviction could bring up to 364 days in jail. It could also result in a fine of up to $3,000.<\/p>\n

The insurance allegation falls under Minnesota Statute 169.797<\/a>.<\/p>\n

That petty misdemeanor carries a maximum fine of $300.<\/p>\n

The complaint also lists earlier cases involving false names, fleeing, and escape convictions. One additional false-name case was listed as pending and dormant.<\/p>\n

Jones is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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