Paul William Beaupre, 39, has been charged with driving after license cancellation. His license was listed as canceled as inimical to public safety.<\/p>\n
The charge was filed in Becker County District Court. The case is listed under court file number 03-CR-26-1421.<\/p>\n
The allegations have not been proven in court. Beaupre is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.<\/p>\n
Truck Allegedly Passed Vehicles on Shoulder<\/h2>\n
The incident happened at about 7:50 a.m. on July 16, 2026.<\/p>\n
A Becker County deputy was patrolling in Ogema when a truck passed two vehicles, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
The vehicles were waiting to turn from U.S. Highway 59. The truck allegedly passed them on the right shoulder.<\/p>\n
The complaint states there was no marked bypass lane at that location.<\/p>\n
The deputy stopped the truck and spoke with the driver. Beaupre allegedly said he did not have a driver\u2019s license.<\/p>\n
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Paul William Beaupre<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\nLicense Status Confirmed<\/h2>\n
A records check showed Beaupre\u2019s driving privileges were canceled, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
The listed status was \u201ccanceled\u2014inimical to public safety.\u201d<\/p>\n
That status applies when Minnesota officials consider a driver a threat to public safety.<\/p>\n
Beaupre was arrested and taken to the Becker County Jail following the traffic stop.<\/p>\n
He is charged under Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 5<\/a>.<\/p>\n The statute classifies the alleged offense as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n A conviction could bring up to 364 days in jail. It could also bring a fine of up to $3,000.<\/p>\n The case is being handled in Minnesota\u2019s Seventh Judicial District.<\/p>\n Public case information may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n Future court dates and case outcomes were not included in the complaint.<\/p>\nCase Filed in Becker County<\/h2>\n