{"id":72505,"date":"2026-11-09T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72505"},"modified":"2026-11-09T05:58:45","modified_gmt":"2026-11-09T11:58:45","slug":"warroad-woman-faces-3-charges-after-window-tint-stop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/warroad-woman-faces-3-charges-after-window-tint-stop\/","title":{"rendered":"Warroad Woman Faces 3 Charges After Window Tint Stop"},"content":{"rendered":"

Warroad<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Warroad woman faces three criminal charges following a late-night traffic stop involving dark window tint.<\/p>\n

Jerian Murinda Kingbird, 37, is charged with two gross misdemeanors and one misdemeanor in Roseau County District Court.<\/p>\n

The charges stem from a September 11, 2026, traffic stop involving a Ford Fusion in Warroad.<\/p>\n

According to the criminal complaint, investigators discovered that Kingbird’s driving privileges were canceled.<\/p>\n

She also allegedly failed to provide current proof of vehicle insurance.<\/p>\n

Trooper Notices Dark Window Tint<\/h2>\n

According to court documents, a Minnesota State Patrol trooper was patrolling Warroad around 10:09 p.m.<\/p>\n

The trooper observed a Ford Fusion traveling along Dale Avenue Southwest.<\/p>\n

The vehicle displayed a Red Lake Tribal license plate, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

The Ford Fusion then turned left onto Garfield Street Southwest.<\/p>\n

While following the vehicle, the trooper noticed unusually dark tint on its rear and passenger-side windows.<\/p>\n

The trooper believed the tint might violate Minnesota law.<\/p>\n

Emergency lights were activated, and the driver pulled into Prairie View Apartments.<\/p>\n

The trooper approached the vehicle and explained the reason for the stop.<\/p>\n

The driver was identified as Jerian Murinda Kingbird.<\/p>\n

Window Tint Reportedly Measures 6%<\/h2>\n

During the traffic stop, the trooper tested the tint on the rear passenger-side window.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, the window allowed only 6% of visible light through.<\/p>\n

The trooper photographed the window tint as part of the investigation.<\/p>\n

Minnesota law generally limits aftermarket window tint on passenger vehicles.<\/p>\n

The state’s rules generally require at least 50% light transmission, subject to legal tolerances and exceptions.<\/p>\n

Additional information about these restrictions is available under Minnesota Statute 169.71<\/a>.<\/p>\n

License Check Reveals Canceled Driving Status<\/h2>\n

During the investigation, the trooper checked Kingbird’s driver’s license status.<\/p>\n

The records check reportedly showed her Minnesota driving privileges were canceled as inimical to public safety.<\/p>\n

This status is commonly referred to as Cancelled-IPS.<\/p>\n

Kingbird was also unable to provide current proof of insurance for the Ford Fusion.<\/p>\n

The complaint does not describe an independent insurance coverage verification.<\/p>\n

The trooper informed Kingbird that she would face a driving-after-cancellation charge.<\/p>\n

Kingbird parked the vehicle in a parking space at the apartment complex.<\/p>\n

The trooper then cleared the traffic stop.<\/p>\n

The supplied complaint does not report an arrest or vehicle impoundment during the encounter.<\/p>\n

Three Criminal Charges Filed<\/h2>\n

Prosecutors filed three charges against Kingbird following the investigation.<\/p>\n

The first alleges driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety.<\/p>\n

That gross misdemeanor falls under Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 5<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The second charge involves vehicle insurance requirements under Minnesota Statute 169.791<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It is also listed as a gross misdemeanor in the complaint.<\/p>\n

The third charge is a misdemeanor involving window tint restrictions.<\/p>\n

The complaint cites Minnesota Statute 169.71<\/a> for that allegation.<\/p>\n

Potential Penalties and Court Case<\/h2>\n

Each gross misdemeanor carries a listed maximum penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

The window tint misdemeanor carries a maximum penalty of 90 days in jail, a $1,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

These penalties are statutory maximums, not sentences imposed against Kingbird.<\/p>\n

The case is filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District under court file number 68-CR-26-576<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The complaint identifies the matter as a summons case.<\/p>\n

The supplied document does not establish whether Kingbird has entered a plea or received a court ruling.<\/p>\n

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

All charges remain allegations. Kingbird is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n

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

Copyright 2026 TRF News. All rights reserved.<\/p>\n

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Jerian Murinda Kingbird, 37, is charged with two gross misdemeanors and one misdemeanor in Roseau County District Court.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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