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Downer Stop Leads to Felony Gun Charge<\/h2>\n

DOWNER, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 A Nevada man faces four charges after a July traffic stop in Clay County.<\/p>\n

Dantae Odel Durham, 22, is charged with carrying a pistol without a permit. The charge is a felony.<\/p>\n

He also faces misdemeanor counts of careless driving and driving without a valid license. A speeding count is a petty misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

Vehicle Clocked at 84 MPH<\/h2>\n

The case began around 9 a.m. on July 25, 2026. A state trooper was patrolling 90th Avenue South.<\/p>\n

The complaint says a purple BMW approached at a high rate of speed. Radar showed the vehicle traveling 84 mph.<\/p>\n

The posted speed limit was 55 mph. The trooper turned around and followed the BMW.<\/p>\n

The driver did not immediately slow down. He later stopped in Downer, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

The vehicle displayed a temporary Georgia permit. Durham was the only person inside the car.<\/p>\n

Driver Reported Having a Gun<\/h2>\n

Durham presented a Nevada instruction permit. He reportedly said he was traveling toward Bemidji.<\/p>\n

The complaint says Durham was trying to catch up with his former partner. He had left Las Vegas one day earlier.<\/p>\n

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Dantae Odel Durham<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Authorities asked Durham to leave the vehicle. He reportedly said a gun was inside the BMW.<\/p>\n

Durham also said he did not have a permit to carry the firearm. A police dog later alerted near the vehicle.<\/p>\n

Authorities searched the BMW after the alert. They reported finding an uncased Glock 19 inside the center console.<\/p>\n

The complaint says the handgun had a loaded magazine. No other person was inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n

Felony Charge Filed in Clay County<\/h2>\n

Prosecutors allege Durham has a prior firearm-related conviction from Nevada. That record increased the current gun allegation to a felony.<\/p>\n

The felony charge carries a maximum sentence of five years. It also carries a possible $10,000 fine.<\/p>\n

The careless driving and license charges each carry up to 90 days in jail. Each also carries a possible $1,000 fine.<\/p>\n

The speeding allegation carries a possible fine of up to $300.<\/p>\n

The case was filed in Minnesota\u2019s Seventh Judicial District. The court file number is 14-CR-26-2632.<\/p>\n

Readers can review Minnesota\u2019s permit-to-carry law<\/a> and careless driving law<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Case information may also be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

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

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/small><\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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