East Grand Forks (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>)<\/strong> \u2014 Jacob Lee Jensen faces a felony firearm charge in Polk County District Court.<\/p>\n Prosecutors allege Jensen possessed a loaded Smith & Wesson .40-caliber handgun during an August traffic stop.<\/p>\n The complaint says Jensen was prohibited from possessing firearms because of a prior felony conviction.<\/p>\n The alleged offense happened on August 16, 2026, in East Grand Forks.<\/p>\n The charge carries up to 15 years in prison, a $30,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n Law enforcement saw a Dodge Ram leave the Fairfield Inn and travel west on Highway 2.<\/p>\n The complaint says several objects were hanging from the rearview mirror.<\/p>\n Authorities believed the objects blocked the driver’s view.<\/p>\n The pickup was stopped in the 300 block of DeMers Avenue.<\/p>\n Jacob Lee Jensen was identified as the driver.<\/p>\n A female passenger was also inside the pickup.<\/p>\n During the stop, Jensen and the passenger agreed to a search of the vehicle.<\/p>\n Authorities reported finding a Smith & Wesson .40-caliber handgun near the center console.<\/p>\n The firearm was inside a holster and had a loaded magazine, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n Investigators said the handgun was positioned close to Jensen while he was driving.<\/p>\n A records check showed Jensen had prior felony convictions in North Dakota.<\/p>\n The complaint specifically cites a 2025 felony conviction involving theft of a firearm or ammunition.<\/p>\n Prosecutors allege that conviction prohibited Jensen from possessing a firearm under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n Authorities arrested Jensen and transported him to the East Grand Forks Police Department.<\/p>\n Jensen then provided a voluntary statement, according to court records.<\/p>\n He said the pickup belonged to his girlfriend’s father.<\/p>\n Jensen said he had taken the truck to pick up his girlfriend from work.<\/p>\n He acknowledged knowing the handgun was inside the vehicle, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n Jensen also allegedly acknowledged that he was prohibited from possessing firearms.<\/p>\n However, Jensen denied touching the handgun.<\/p>\n He told investigators that his DNA should not be found on the weapon.<\/p>\n Jensen also agreed to provide a DNA sample, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n The charge is filed under Minnesota Statute 609.165<\/a>.<\/p>\n The statute restricts firearm possession by certain people convicted of crimes of violence.<\/p>\n The case is filed as State of Minnesota v. Jacob Lee Jensen.<\/p>\n The court file number is 60-CR-26-1197 in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n Public records are available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The criminal complaint contains allegations and does not establish Jensen’s guilt.<\/p>\n Jensen is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\nTraffic Stop on DeMers Avenue<\/h2>\n
Loaded Handgun Found<\/h2>\n
Jensen Gives Statement<\/h2>\n
Felony Case Filed<\/h2>\n