According to a criminal complaint, police stopped Stiyer after noticing expired registration tabs on her vehicle.<\/p>\n
The investigation revealed that her driving privileges were revoked and the vehicle was reportedly uninsured.<\/p>\n
Stiyer, formerly known as Karianna Marie Krogen, allegedly told police she could not afford to register the vehicle.<\/p>\n
Police Stop Vehicle With Expired Tabs<\/h2>\n
The incident happened August 4, 2026, at approximately 10:51 p.m. in Callaway, Minnesota.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, an officer noticed a vehicle traveling along Main Avenue.<\/p>\n
The officer observed that the vehicle’s registration tabs had expired in March 2026.<\/p>\n
Police initiated a traffic stop and identified the driver as Karianna Marie Stiyer.<\/p>\n
A records check showed that Stiyer’s driving privileges had been revoked.<\/p>\n
During the investigation, Stiyer reportedly acknowledged that the vehicle did not have insurance coverage.<\/p>\n
Driver Cites Financial Problems<\/h2>\n
According to the criminal complaint, Stiyer told police she could not afford to register her vehicle.<\/p>\n
She also reportedly confirmed that the vehicle was uninsured.<\/p>\n
The complaint does not provide further details about her financial circumstances.<\/p>\n
Investigators reviewed her driving history while preparing the case.<\/p>\n
That review identified two previous insurance-related convictions, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
Those convictions occurred in 2018 and 2026.<\/p>\n
The prior convictions are relevant to the severity of the new insurance charge.<\/p>\n
Gross Misdemeanor Insurance Charge<\/h2>\n
Stiyer faces a gross misdemeanor charge for allegedly failing to provide proof of vehicle insurance.<\/p>\n
The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 169.791, subdivision 2(a)<\/a>.<\/p>\n Minnesota law generally requires drivers to carry proof of insurance and provide it when requested by police.<\/p>\n A violation may become a gross misdemeanor when qualifying prior convictions fall within the statutory period.<\/p>\n Prosecutors cite Stiyer’s previous insurance convictions as grounds for the more serious charge.<\/p>\n Stiyer also faces a gross misdemeanor charge involving alleged intent to avoid motor vehicle taxes.<\/p>\n The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 168.35<\/a>.<\/p>\n The law addresses intentionally avoiding vehicle taxes through certain failures to register or comply with registration requirements.<\/p>\n Prosecutors allege Stiyer failed to meet those requirements with intent to avoid payment.<\/p>\n The complaint does not identify a specific unpaid tax amount.<\/p>\n Expired registration alone does not establish intent to avoid taxes.<\/p>\n The third charge involves allegedly driving while her license was revoked.<\/p>\n That misdemeanor charge falls under Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 2(a)<\/a>.<\/p>\n Prosecutors allege Stiyer knew or reasonably should have known about the revocation.<\/p>\n The complaint does not explain why her driving privileges were revoked.<\/p>\n The case is filed under Becker County Court File No. 03-CR-26-1686.<\/p>\n It includes two gross misdemeanor charges and one misdemeanor charge.<\/p>\n The gross misdemeanors carry maximum penalties of 364 days in jail and a $3,000 fine each.<\/p>\n The driving after revocation charge carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail or a $1,000 fine.<\/p>\n The complaint was issued as a summons in Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District.<\/p>\n Readers can search available filings through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The charges remain allegations and do not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Stiyer is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nVehicle Tax and Registration Allegation<\/h2>\n
Driving After Revocation Charge<\/h2>\n
Becker County Court Proceedings<\/h2>\n
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