{"id":58180,"date":"2026-10-13T09:01:11","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T14:01:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=58180"},"modified":"2026-10-13T06:19:20","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T11:19:20","slug":"detroit-lakes-driver-faces-3-charges-after-truck-stop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/detroit-lakes-driver-faces-3-charges-after-truck-stop\/","title":{"rendered":"Detroit Lakes Driver Faces 3 Charges After Truck Stop"},"content":{"rendered":"

DETROIT LAKES<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Bemidji man faces three charges following a traffic stop involving a modified pickup.<\/p>\n

Daunte Robert Curry Lesetmoe, 25, is accused of failing to provide proof of insurance. He also faces allegations involving unsafe equipment and overly dark window tint.<\/p>\n

The allegations appear in a Becker County District Court complaint.<\/p>\n

Lifted Truck Stopped on Highway 34<\/h2>\n

The complaint says an officer spotted a black 2007 GMC Sierra heading east on Highway 34.<\/p>\n

The stop happened around 3:11 p.m. on August 19, 2026, in Detroit Lakes.<\/p>\n

The officer noted a raised front bumper, a lift kit, and tires extending beyond the fenders. The truck’s windows also appeared darker than Minnesota law allows.<\/p>\n

The officer believed the modifications could pose safety risks for other drivers. The complaint describes possible crash damage and flying road debris from uncovered tires.<\/p>\n

These concerns support the unsafe equipment allegation.<\/p>\n

Insurance Check Raises Questions<\/h2>\n

Lesetmoe could not show proof of insurance during the stop, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

He told the officer his girlfriend insured the pickup. The officer allowed more time, but Lesetmoe could not obtain proof at the scene.<\/p>\n

He was asked to send insurance records within 10 days.<\/p>\n

On August 20, Lesetmoe emailed an insurance card listing the pickup under another person’s policy.<\/p>\n

The card displayed policy dates from April 26 through October 26, 2026. The officer then contacted Progressive Insurance to check the truck’s coverage.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, a company representative said the truck was added on August 20 at 11:22 a.m.<\/p>\n

The representative reportedly said the truck had no coverage on August 19.<\/p>\n

The state’s insurance allegation relies partly on that timeline.<\/p>\n

Three Counts Filed in Becker County<\/h2>\n

The most serious charge is gross misdemeanor failure to produce proof of insurance.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors cited six earlier insurance-related convictions involving incidents from 2019 through 2023.<\/p>\n

Under Minnesota Statute 169.791<\/a>, the charge can carry one year in jail and a $3,000 fine.<\/p>\n

The second count alleges unsafe equipment under Minnesota Statute 169.47<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It carries a maximum of 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

The third count is a petty misdemeanor alleging illegal window tint under Minnesota Statute 169.71<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The charges stem from one traffic stop.<\/p>\n

The complaint lists court file 03-CR-26-1735 in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District.<\/p>\n

The filing identifies a summons, but it does not list a court date.<\/p>\n

Public case details may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The charges are allegations, and Lesetmoe is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.<\/p>\n

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

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

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Detroit Lakes Driver Faces 3 Charges After Truck Stop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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