Calvin Lee Jackson Jr., 56, is accused of driving after his license was canceled as inimical to public safety.<\/p>\n
The case stems from a June 2, 2026, encounter near an EZ-One gas station in Mahnomen County.<\/p>\n
Witness Reports Prompted Gas Station Response<\/h2>\n
According to the criminal complaint, a deputy responded to the station at approximately 8:11 a.m.<\/p>\n
Two witnesses had reported concerns that a driver might be under the influence.<\/p>\n
The deputy contacted Jackson and conducted field sobriety testing.<\/p>\n
However, the complaint states Jackson was not arrested for DWI because of those test results.<\/p>\n
The deputy initially told Jackson he was free to leave.<\/p>\n
The complaint provides no breath or blood test results and does not allege a DWI charge.<\/p>\n
License Check Led to a Traffic Stop<\/h2>\n
After checking Jackson’s driving record, the deputy discovered a cancellation classified as inimical to public safety.<\/p>\n
Jackson had already driven away by the time the deputy learned that information.<\/p>\n
The deputy then stopped Jackson’s vehicle because of the reported license status, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n
The filing does not identify the precise road where the subsequent traffic stop occurred.<\/p>\n
It also does not describe the vehicle, report a crash, or allege any injuries.<\/p>\n Jackson is charged under Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 5<\/a>.<\/p>\n The provision covers driving after certain public-safety license cancellations or denials when the driver has the required notice.<\/p>\n The law classifies this offense as a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n Under Minnesota Statute 171.04<\/a>, the designation concerns driving privileges considered incompatible with public safety or welfare.<\/p>\n The complaint does not explain the original reason Jackson’s license was canceled.<\/p>\n The designation alone does not prove impairment during the June 2 encounter.<\/p>\n The charge carries a maximum possible penalty of 364 days in jail or a $3,000 fine.<\/p>\n Both penalties may also be imposed under the cited charge.<\/p>\n These are maximum potential penalties, not a sentence handed down to Jackson.<\/p>\n The case is filed in Mahnomen County District Court under number 44-CR-26-551.<\/p>\n The prosecutor file number is 0440029909, and the law enforcement incident number is 26000283.<\/p>\n The supplied complaint is labeled a summons, rather than an order of detention.<\/p>\n It does not identify a court appearance, plea, or final disposition.<\/p>\n![\"Mahnomen:](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/Calvin-Lee-Jackson-Jr-1024x576.png\")
<\/a>What Canceled as Inimical to Public Safety Means<\/h2>\n
Gross Misdemeanor Charge Filed<\/h2>\n
Where to Find Court Information<\/h2>\n