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CROOKSTON, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 A Crookston man faces a gross misdemeanor charge after a traffic stop revealed his vehicle insurance had expired.<\/p>\n

Djai Dvossiai Mackatori Johnson Jr., 27, of Crookston<\/strong>, is charged with operating a motor vehicle without insurance.<\/p>\n

According to a criminal complaint filed in Polk County District Court, Johnson also has several previous convictions for insurance-related violations.<\/p>\n

Officer Clocks Vehicle at 46 MPH<\/h2>\n

On October 16, 2026, at approximately 3:45 p.m., Crookston police were patrolling South Main Street.<\/p>\n

An officer observed a northbound vehicle appearing to travel faster than the posted speed limit.<\/p>\n

The officer activated his radar equipment and recorded the vehicle traveling 46 mph in a 30-mph zone<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, the officer turned around, activated his emergency lights, and conducted a traffic stop.<\/p>\n

Driver Provides Limited License<\/h2>\n

During the stop, police identified the driver as Johnson.<\/p>\n

Johnson provided paper copies of a limited Minnesota driver’s license.<\/p>\n

The officer then requested proof of vehicle insurance.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, Johnson began logging into an application on his cellphone.<\/p>\n

He initially indicated that he had insurance coverage through Progressive.<\/p>\n

Insurance Coverage Had Expired<\/h2>\n

While investigating, the officer checked Johnson’s driving record.<\/p>\n

The records revealed previous insurance violations and driving-after-revocation entries.<\/p>\n

The officer also learned that Johnson had previously provided insurance documentation to obtain his limited license.<\/p>\n

When the officer returned to the vehicle, Johnson reportedly acknowledged that his insurance had lapsed.<\/p>\n

The officer examined the insurance information displayed on Johnson’s phone.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, the coverage had expired on September 30, 2026, because of nonpayment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

That date was approximately 16 days before the traffic stop.<\/p>\n

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Djai Dvossiai Mackatori Johnson Jr.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Four Previous Insurance Convictions Cited<\/h2>\n

Investigators reviewed Johnson’s previous driving-related convictions.<\/p>\n

The complaint identifies four previous convictions involving failure to maintain vehicle insurance.<\/p>\n

Two were classified as gross misdemeanors, while two were misdemeanors.<\/p>\n

The previous cases are listed as follows:<\/p>\n