{"id":70680,"date":"2026-10-31T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=70680"},"modified":"2026-10-31T13:07:33","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T18:07:33","slug":"detroit-lakes-man-charged-with-driving-on-canceled-license","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/detroit-lakes-man-charged-with-driving-on-canceled-license\/","title":{"rendered":"Detroit Lakes Man Charged With Driving on Canceled License"},"content":{"rendered":"

DETROIT LAKES<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 Daniel Scott Leslie faces a gross misdemeanor charge after a gas station call.<\/p>\n

The incident happened September 9, 2026, at ARCO AMACO and Bait Gas Station in Detroit Lakes.<\/p>\n

According to a Becker County court complaint, someone reported a man who appeared to be sleeping behind the wheel.<\/p>\n

The man was reportedly inside a pickup parked beside a gas pump.<\/p>\n

Deputy Finds Running Pickup at Gas Pump<\/h2>\n

A responding deputy found Leslie sitting in the driver’s seat of a white Chevrolet Silverado, the complaint states.<\/p>\n

The truck’s engine was still running when the deputy arrived.<\/p>\n

Authorities identified Leslie and checked his driving status through dispatch.<\/p>\n

The check showed his driving privileges had been canceled as inimical to public safety, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

That designation means his driving privileges had been canceled because of public safety concerns.<\/p>\n

Leslie reportedly told the deputy he knew he should not be driving.<\/p>\n

He also said he was alone and tired from working long hours.<\/p>\n

\"Daniel<\/a>
Daniel Scott Leslie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Gross Misdemeanor Charge Filed<\/h2>\n

Leslie is charged under Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 5<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The law covers driving after certain license cancellations or denials.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors must prove he drove while prohibited and knew, or should have known, about the cancellation.<\/p>\n

The charge is classified as a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota law.<\/p>\n

If convicted, Leslie could face up to 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

Those penalties are possible maximums, not a sentence imposed in this case.<\/p>\n

Case Moves Through Becker County Court<\/h2>\n

The case is assigned to Becker County District Court, part of Minnesota’s Seventh Judicial District.<\/p>\n

Court documents list the case number as 03-CR-26-1938<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The complaint is marked as a summons and does not describe an arrest during the gas station encounter.<\/p>\n

The deputy’s account also does not state that he personally saw the pickup moving.<\/p>\n

Instead, the complaint describes the running vehicle, the license status check, and Leslie’s statements.<\/p>\n

The state alleges Leslie operated a vehicle despite knowing his driving privileges had been canceled.<\/p>\n

Where to Find Court Updates<\/h2>\n

Readers can search for public case information through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The court file number can help readers locate available records and future updates.<\/p>\n

The complaint provided for this report does not include a plea, court ruling, or final case outcome.<\/p>\n

The charge remains an allegation. Leslie is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

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

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/small><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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