{"id":72704,"date":"2026-11-10T12:45:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T18:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=72704"},"modified":"2026-11-09T18:32:59","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T00:32:59","slug":"pelican-rapids-man-charged-after-highway-10-stop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/pelican-rapids-man-charged-after-highway-10-stop\/","title":{"rendered":"Pelican Rapids Man Charged After Highway 10 Stop"},"content":{"rendered":"

BECKER COUNTY, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2013 A Pelican Rapids man faces a gross misdemeanor charge following a traffic stop on Highway 10 in Becker County.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, the man was allegedly driving a vehicle without a court-required ignition interlock device.<\/p>\n

Jose Luis Perez III, 49, of Pelican Rapids, was charged following an August 6, 2026, traffic stop.<\/p>\n

Prosecutors allege Perez violated restrictions on his Minnesota driver’s license while operating a black Dodge Charger.<\/p>\n

Trooper Stops Dodge Charger on Highway 10<\/h2>\n

According to the criminal complaint, a Minnesota State Patrol trooper was patrolling Highway 10 in Becker County.<\/p>\n

During the patrol, the trooper noticed a black Dodge Charger traveling without a front license plate.<\/p>\n

The trooper initiated a traffic stop to investigate the missing plate.<\/p>\n

When the trooper approached the vehicle, the driver was identified as Jose Luis Perez III.<\/p>\n

Perez reportedly explained that the Dodge Charger belonged to his son.<\/p>\n

The trooper also observed a front license plate lying across the vehicle’s dashboard.<\/p>\n

Driver’s License Restriction Discovered<\/h2>\n

After speaking with Perez, the trooper returned to his patrol vehicle to check the driver’s license information.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, the records check revealed that Perez had an ignition interlock restriction on his license.<\/p>\n

The restriction required him to operate vehicles equipped with a functioning ignition interlock device.<\/p>\n

An ignition interlock device measures a driver’s breath alcohol concentration before allowing a vehicle to start.<\/p>\n

These devices are commonly required for certain drivers participating in Minnesota’s ignition interlock program.<\/p>\n

Perez Says Equipped Vehicle Was in Repair Shop<\/h2>\n

The trooper questioned Perez about whether the Dodge Charger had an ignition interlock device installed.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, Perez acknowledged that the Dodge Charger did not have the required equipment.<\/p>\n

He reportedly explained that his own vehicle was equipped with an ignition interlock device.<\/p>\n

However, Perez told the trooper that his vehicle was currently at an auto repair shop.<\/p>\n

He was allegedly driving his son’s Dodge Charger instead.<\/p>\n

The complaint does not allege Perez was impaired by alcohol or drugs during the traffic stop.<\/p>\n

The charge concerns the alleged violation of his restricted driver’s license.<\/p>\n

Gross Misdemeanor Charge Filed<\/h2>\n

Prosecutors charged Perez with driving a motor vehicle without a functioning ignition interlock device while subject to a license restriction.<\/p>\n

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

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

Additional information about restricted driver’s licenses is available under Minnesota Statute 171.09<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Details about the state’s ignition interlock program are available under Minnesota Statute 171.306<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The case is filed in Becker County District Court under court file number 03-CR-26-1619.<\/p>\n

The criminal complaint was issued with a summons.<\/p>\n

The allegations have not been proven in court. Perez is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.<\/p>\n

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

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Jose Luis Perez III, 49, of Pelican Rapids, was charged following an August 6, 2026, traffic stop.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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