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EAST GRAND FORKS, MN \u2013 (trfnews.i234.me)<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 An early-morning coffee run led to an East Grand Forks woman’s arrest after police discovered her driver’s license had been canceled.<\/p>\n

Kari Ann Krolak, 46, of East Grand Forks, faces a gross misdemeanor charge of driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The charge stems from an October 4, 2026, traffic stop in Polk County.<\/p>\n

According to a criminal complaint, Krolak allegedly admitted driving to get coffee despite not having a valid license.<\/p>\n

Police Spot SUV on Highway 220<\/h2>\n

At approximately 6:30 a.m., an East Grand Forks police officer was patrolling northbound Highway 220.<\/p>\n

The officer noticed a tan 2009 Toyota RAV4 traveling in the same direction.<\/p>\n

A license plate check identified the registered owner as Krolak.<\/p>\n

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

Police records indicated that the cancellation took effect August 2, 2026.<\/p>\n

Vehicle Continues to Driver’s Residence<\/h2>\n

According to the complaint, the officer followed the Toyota as it turned west onto 14th Street Northwest.<\/p>\n

The vehicle then traveled south on Fifth Avenue Northwest toward Krolak’s residence.<\/p>\n

Because it was dark, the officer could not initially identify the driver.<\/p>\n

The officer activated emergency lights to initiate a traffic stop.<\/p>\n

However, the Toyota continued from the 1300 block of Fifth Avenue Northwest before parking in a residential driveway.<\/p>\n

A woman exited the driver’s seat and was identified as Krolak.<\/p>\n

\"Kari<\/a>
Kari Ann Krolak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Woman Says She Drove to Get Coffee<\/h2>\n

The criminal complaint describes a brief conversation between Krolak and the responding officer.<\/p>\n

Krolak allegedly acknowledged that she did not have a driver’s license.<\/p>\n

She also reportedly explained that she had driven to get coffee.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, Krolak was holding a Circle K coffee cup during the conversation.<\/p>\n

The officer arrested her on suspicion of driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety.<\/p>\n

Police Impound Vehicle License Plate<\/h2>\n

Following the arrest, Krolak was transported to the East Grand Forks Police Department.<\/p>\n

Police issued a notice and order of license plate impoundment.<\/p>\n

The officer later returned to Krolak’s residence and removed the Toyota’s front license plate.<\/p>\n

However, the rear plate could not be removed because its screws were rusted.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, Krolak was instructed to have the remaining plate removed and delivered to police.<\/p>\n

The report also described plans to transport her to the Northwest Regional Correctional Center.<\/p>\n

Gross Misdemeanor Charge Filed<\/h2>\n

Prosecutors charged Krolak under Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 5.<\/p>\n

The law prohibits driving after certain license cancellations or denials involving public safety.<\/p>\n

The charge carries a maximum possible penalty of 364 days in jail, a $3,000 fine, or both.<\/p>\n

The case was filed in Polk County District Court under number 60-CR-26-1465.<\/p>\n

The complaint was issued with a summons and references a previously filed citation.<\/p>\n

Additional information about the law is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Public court records may be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Krolak is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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