Xayvion Earl Rodgers is accused of driving without a required ignition interlock device.<\/p>\n
He also faces a misdemeanor charge for failing to provide proof of vehicle insurance.<\/p>\n
According to a Beltrami County criminal complaint, the traffic stop occurred July 1, 2026, along Irvine Avenue.<\/p>\n
Trooper Stops Pickup for Loud Exhaust<\/h2>\n
The incident began around 10:28 a.m. when a Minnesota State Patrol trooper was monitoring traffic.<\/p>\n
The trooper noticed a blue GMC pickup passing his location with a loud exhaust.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, the trooper activated emergency lights and stopped the vehicle on Irvine Avenue.<\/p>\n
During the stop, the driver identified himself as Xayvion Earl Rodgers.<\/p>\n
Police then began checking his driving credentials and vehicle information.<\/p>\n
Driver Admits Ignition Interlock Device Is Missing<\/h2>\n
According to the complaint, Rodgers immediately told the trooper his driver’s license carried an ignition interlock restriction.<\/p>\n
Rodgers also reportedly acknowledged that his pickup did not have the required device installed.<\/p>\n
The trooper did not observe an ignition interlock system inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n
An ignition interlock device requires a driver to provide an acceptable breath sample before starting a vehicle.<\/p>\n
The devices are commonly required as part of certain impaired driving restrictions.<\/p>\n
Minnesota law prohibits drivers with applicable restrictions from operating vehicles without functioning, approved ignition interlock systems.<\/p>\n
Proof of Insurance Also Questioned<\/h2>\n
During the same traffic stop, Rodgers reportedly told the trooper he did not have proof of insurance available.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, Rodgers said his mother had a copy of his insurance card.<\/p>\n
The trooper allowed Rodgers an opportunity to contact her and obtain the required documentation.<\/p>\n
While Rodgers attempted to locate the information, the trooper checked his driving status.<\/p>\n
Records showed Rodgers had a valid driver’s license with an ignition interlock restriction.<\/p>\n
When the trooper returned, Rodgers reportedly had not obtained proof of insurance.<\/p>\n
The complaint does not establish whether the pickup was actually uninsured.<\/p>\n
Rodgers Arrested and Taken to Jail<\/h2>\n
Following the records check, the trooper informed Rodgers he was under arrest for violating the ignition interlock restriction.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, Rodgers exited his vehicle without argument.<\/p>\n
He cooperated while the trooper placed him in handcuffs.<\/p>\n
Rodgers was then transported to the Beltrami County Jail.<\/p>\n
The supplied complaint does not identify any new impaired driving allegation from the July 1 traffic stop.<\/p>\n
Previous DWI Convictions Listed<\/h2>\n
The criminal complaint identifies several previous driving-related convictions involving Rodgers.<\/p>\n
Those include a misdemeanor DWI conviction entered May 19, 2020.<\/p>\n
Records also show a gross misdemeanor third-degree DWI conviction entered February 10, 2021.<\/p>\n
Additionally, Rodgers was convicted of driving without an ignition interlock device on August 29, 2025.<\/p>\n
That earlier conviction was filed in Beltrami County under case number 04-CR-25-1967.<\/p>\n
The previous convictions are separate from the new charges.<\/p>\n
Two Charges Filed in Beltrami County<\/h2>\n
Prosecutors filed two counts against Rodgers in Beltrami County District Court.<\/p>\n
Count 1:<\/strong> Gross misdemeanor driving without a required ignition interlock device under Minnesota Statute 171.09, subdivision 1(g).<\/p>\n A conviction could carry up to 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n Count 2:<\/strong> Misdemeanor failure to provide proof of vehicle insurance under Minnesota Statute 169.791, subdivision 2(a).<\/p>\n That charge carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n These are maximum statutory penalties, not sentences imposed in this case.<\/p>\n Readers can review Minnesota’s driver’s license restriction law<\/a>.<\/p>\n Additional information about insurance requirements is available through Minnesota Statute 169.791<\/a>.<\/p>\n The criminal case is filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District under court file number 04-CR-26-2150.<\/p>\n The prosecutor’s file number is 0040092774.<\/p>\n The complaint was issued as a summons.<\/p>\n The supplied court documents do not identify a final outcome or sentencing information.<\/p>\n Additional case details may be available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n More information about ignition interlock restrictions is available through the Minnesota Department of Public Safety Driver and Vehicle Services<\/a>.<\/p>\n The charges remain allegations. Rodgers is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nBeltrami County Court Proceedings<\/h2>\n
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