According to a Pennington County criminal complaint, Volker was driving despite having canceled driving privileges.<\/p>\n
Police also reported finding a small amount of THC wax during a search of the vehicle.<\/p>\n
The incident occurred May 2, 2026, around 8:52 a.m. in Thief River Falls.<\/p>\n
Officer Spots Vehicle on Highway 59<\/h2>\n
A Thief River Falls police officer was monitoring traffic while parked along Edgewood Drive.<\/p>\n
The officer observed a vehicle turning south onto U.S. Highway 59.<\/p>\n
According to the complaint, the officer believed the driver was Matthew Jon Volker.<\/p>\n
A license records check showed Volker’s driving privileges were canceled as inimical to public safety.<\/p>\n
The officer activated emergency lights and initiated a traffic stop.<\/p>\n
Volker provided identification and reportedly acknowledged that his driving privileges were not valid.<\/p>\n
Police Report Unusual Behavior During Stop<\/h2>\n
During the encounter, the officer reported noticing that Volker appeared nervous.<\/p>\n
According to court documents, Volker’s hands were trembling during the conversation.<\/p>\n
The officer also described unusual tongue movements while speaking with him.<\/p>\n
Investigators noted that Volker had existing court-ordered release conditions from a Polk County controlled substance case.<\/p>\n
Those conditions reportedly allowed law enforcement to conduct searches.<\/p>\n
The officer then searched the vehicle based on the reported observations and court conditions.<\/p>\n
THC Wax Found During Vehicle Search<\/h2>\n
During the search, police reportedly discovered a backpack in the vehicle’s backseat.<\/p>\n
Inside the backpack, the officer found a small amount of material described as THC wax.<\/p>\n
The complaint does not specify the weight of the material.<\/p>\n
It also does not identify laboratory testing that confirmed the substance.<\/p>\n
No additional drug possession charge appears in the supplied complaint.<\/p>\n
Police arrested Volker and transported him to the Pennington County Jail for booking.<\/p>\n
What Does Driving After Cancellation Mean?<\/h2>\n
Minnesota law prohibits operating a motor vehicle when driving privileges have been canceled under certain public safety provisions.<\/p>\n
This status is known as cancellation as inimical to public safety.<\/p>\n
Under Minnesota Statute 171.24<\/a>, a qualifying violation is classified as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n Prosecutors must establish that the driver knew or reasonably should have known about the cancellation.<\/p>\n The complaint does not explain why Volker’s driving privileges were originally canceled.<\/p>\n Volker faces one gross misdemeanor count of driving after cancellation.<\/p>\n The charge carries a maximum sentence of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n The criminal case is filed under Pennington County Court File No. 57-CR-26-606.<\/p>\n The complaint was issued as a summons in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District.<\/p>\n No upcoming court date or final outcome appears in the supplied document.<\/p>\n Readers can search case information through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The charge remains an allegation and does not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Volker is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\nPennington County Criminal Charge<\/h2>\n
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