Prosecutors charged Kruse with felony second-degree assault involving a dangerous weapon.<\/p>\n
He also faces a gross misdemeanor charge for allegedly carrying a pistol without a permit.<\/p>\n
The incident happened on August 19, 2026, according to a Clay County criminal complaint.<\/p>\n
Driver Reports Gun Display on I-94<\/h2>\n
Authorities received the report around 5:38 p.m. on eastbound Interstate 94.<\/p>\n
The incident was reported near mileposts eight and nine in Clay County.<\/p>\n
Another driver reported traveling behind a silver Cadillac SUV.<\/p>\n
The driver said the Cadillac was traveling below the speed limit in the left lane.<\/p>\n
He alleged the Cadillac then brake-checked his vehicle as traffic backed up.<\/p>\n
The other driver responded by making an obscene hand gesture, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
He then reported seeing the Cadillac driver display a black handgun.<\/p>\n
The driver told authorities that he felt threatened by the alleged display.<\/p>\n
Kruse Gives His Account<\/h2>\n
Authorities continued receiving location information as the Cadillac traveled through Clay County.<\/p>\n
The vehicle eventually left the interstate and traveled toward Clay County Road 10.<\/p>\n
Law enforcement later stopped the Cadillac and identified David Allan Kruse as the driver.<\/p>\n Kruse acknowledged that an incident had occurred on Interstate 94, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n He said the other vehicle had followed him at an unsafe distance.<\/p>\n Kruse said he eventually moved right so the other driver could pass.<\/p>\n He told investigators that the other driver then made an obscene gesture toward him.<\/p>\n Kruse admitted displaying his handgun, according to prosecutors.<\/p>\n However, Kruse denied pointing the gun at the other driver.<\/p>\n He said the weapon was pointed straight ahead.<\/p>\n Kruse said he displayed it to show that he could defend himself.<\/p>\n Authorities recovered a black handgun from Kruse’s vehicle, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n The magazine contained ammunition when investigators removed it.<\/p>\n Kruse allegedly told authorities that he did not believe his carry permit was valid.<\/p>\n Investigators reported that Kruse did not have a valid Minnesota permit to carry.<\/p>\n The permit law is available under Minnesota Statute 624.714<\/a>.<\/p>\n Second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon is a felony under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n The charge carries up to seven years in prison and a $14,000 fine.<\/p>\n The assault statute is available under Minnesota Statute 609.222<\/a>.<\/p>\n The weapons count carries up to 364 days in jail and a $3,000 fine.<\/p>\n The case is filed as State of Minnesota v. David Allan Kruse.<\/p>\n The court file number is 14-CR-26-3003 in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District.<\/p>\n Public court records can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The criminal complaint contains allegations and does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Kruse is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"David](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/KRUSE-DAVID-ALLAN.jpg\")
Loaded Handgun Recovered<\/h2>\n
Felony Assault Charge Filed<\/h2>\n