The allegations include driving after revocation, failing to provide insurance information, and holding a phone while driving.<\/p>\n
The case was filed in Becker County District Court under court file number 03-CR-26-1593.<\/p>\n
Prosecutors describe the events in a criminal complaint supported by a statement of probable cause. The complaint is marked as a summons.<\/p>\n
Traffic Stop Near Willow Street Roundabout<\/h2>\n
According to court documents, an officer was patrolling near the Willow Street roundabout at approximately 8:34 p.m.<\/p>\n
The officer spotted a black SUV traveling south and noticed the driver holding a phone near the steering wheel.<\/p>\n
The SUV turned east onto Langford Street, and the driver allegedly continued holding the phone.<\/p>\n
The officer stopped the vehicle at the intersection of Langford Street and Washington Avenue.<\/p>\n
The driver was identified as Angela Elizabeth Johnson, a Detroit Lakes resident.<\/p>\n
Revoked License and Missing Insurance Information<\/h2>\n
During the stop, authorities determined that Johnson’s driving privileges had been revoked, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
Johnson was also unable to provide proof of insurance for the vehicle.<\/p>\n
The complaint does not establish that the SUV was uninsured. It alleges that Johnson failed to provide the required documentation.<\/p>\n
Authorities allowed Johnson to submit insurance information after the traffic stop.<\/p>\n
However, prosecutors reported that she had not provided the information as of August 7, 2026.<\/p>\n
Three Traffic Charges Filed in Becker County<\/h2>\n
Johnson faces two misdemeanor charges and one petty misdemeanor charge stemming from the July 23 incident.<\/p>\n
The first misdemeanor alleges failure to provide insurance information under Minnesota Statute 169.791<\/a>.<\/p>\n The second misdemeanor alleges driving after revocation under Minnesota Statute 171.24<\/a>.<\/p>\n Each misdemeanor carries a possible sentence of up to 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n The third charge involves allegedly holding a wireless communication device while driving.<\/p>\n That petty misdemeanor falls under Minnesota Statute 169.475<\/a>.<\/p>\n The complaint lists a maximum fine of $300 for the wireless device charge.<\/p>\n The criminal complaint also references Johnson’s previous driving-related convictions.<\/p>\n According to prosecutors, Johnson was convicted of failing to provide insurance information in 2024.<\/p>\n The complaint also reports four convictions for driving without a license since December 2024.<\/p>\n These earlier convictions were included in the statement supporting the new charges.<\/p>\n The case is assigned to Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District in Becker County.<\/p>\n The court file number is 03-CR-26-1593<\/strong>, and the prosecutor file number is 2026-1859DL<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Readers can search for public updates through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The provided complaint does not identify a trial date or report an outcome for these charges.<\/p>\n All new charges remain allegations unless proven in court. Johnson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nPrevious Driving Convictions Cited<\/h2>\n
Becker County Court Case Information<\/h2>\n
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