{"id":39230,"date":"2026-07-25T04:29:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-25T09:29:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=39230"},"modified":"2026-07-21T18:47:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T23:47:28","slug":"bemidji-man-charged-after-driving-with-canceled-license","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/bemidji-man-charged-after-driving-with-canceled-license\/","title":{"rendered":"Bemidji Man Charged After Driving With Canceled License"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Bemidji Man Charged After Driving With Canceled License<\/h2>\n

Beltrami County<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Bemidji man is facing criminal charges after a traffic stop led to allegations that he was driving with a canceled license and without proof of insurance.<\/p>\n

Traffic Stop Leads To Charges<\/h2>\n

According to a criminal complaint filed in Beltrami County District Court, Darrell Wayne Cournoyer, 63, of Bemidji, is charged with driving after cancellation that was considered inimical to public safety.<\/p>\n

The charge is a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota law. The complaint states the offense happened on May 26, 2026, in Beltrami County.<\/p>\n

Cournoyer is also charged with failing to carry proof of insurance while operating a motor vehicle.<\/p>\n

The insurance charge is listed as a misdemeanor under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n

Complaint Details<\/h2>\n

The complaint states a traffic stop occurred at about 1:54 p.m. on May 26 near Anne Street and Irvine Avenue in Bemidji.<\/p>\n

Authorities said a vehicle was observed with a non-transparent decal on the rear driver-side window.<\/p>\n

During the stop, officials identified the driver as Darrell Wayne Cournoyer.<\/p>\n

The complaint states officials learned Cournoyer\u2019s driving privileges had been canceled as inimical to public safety.<\/p>\n

The complaint also states Cournoyer was unable to provide proof of insurance for the vehicle.<\/p>\n

All charges are allegations. A defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/em><\/p>\n

\"DarrellBooking photo of Darrell Wayne Cournoyer<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Court Case Filed<\/h2>\n

The case was filed in Beltrami County District Court in the Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n

Court records show the complaint lists Darrell Wayne Cournoyer as the defendant.<\/p>\n

The driving after cancellation charge carries a possible maximum penalty of up to 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

The insurance charge carries a possible maximum penalty of up to 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

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

Public Safety Reminder<\/h2>\n

Officials remind drivers that operating a vehicle without valid driving privileges or required insurance can lead to criminal charges.<\/p>\n

Drivers can check license information and requirements through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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