{"id":73255,"date":"2026-11-13T10:15:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T16:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/?p=73255"},"modified":"2026-11-13T06:10:05","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T12:10:05","slug":"roseau-seat-belt-stop-leads-to-ignition-interlock-charge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/roseau-seat-belt-stop-leads-to-ignition-interlock-charge\/","title":{"rendered":"Roseau Seat Belt Stop Leads to Ignition Interlock Charge"},"content":{"rendered":"

ROSEAU, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Warroad man faces a gross misdemeanor charge after a routine seat belt stop in Roseau.<\/p>\n

Alexander Jerome Marty, 29, was charged in Roseau County District Court with driving without a required ignition interlock device.<\/p>\n

He also faces a petty misdemeanor charge for allegedly failing to wear a seat belt.<\/p>\n

According to the criminal complaint, the incident happened October 6, 2026, at approximately 4:46 p.m.<\/p>\n

Seat Belt Violation Leads to Traffic Stop<\/h2>\n

A Minnesota State Patrol trooper was stopped near the intersection of 7th Avenue Southwest and Center Street West.<\/p>\n

The trooper noticed a Ford F-150 traveling westbound on Center Street West.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, the pickup was preparing to turn onto 7th Avenue Southwest.<\/p>\n

As the truck passed, the trooper noticed the driver was not wearing a seat belt.<\/p>\n

The driver was also described as wearing a bright orange shirt.<\/p>\n

The trooper turned around and followed the Ford F-150 onto 7th Avenue Southwest.<\/p>\n

Emergency lights were activated to initiate a traffic stop.<\/p>\n

The pickup entered the Super One parking lot, where the driver stopped.<\/p>\n

Driver’s License Had Ignition Interlock Restriction<\/h2>\n

Investigators identified the driver as Alexander Jerome Marty of Warroad.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, a records check showed Marty had an ignition interlock restriction on his Minnesota driver’s license.<\/p>\n

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

An ignition interlock device is designed to prevent a vehicle from starting when alcohol is detected in a driver’s breath.<\/p>\n

The device is commonly required for drivers participating in Minnesota’s ignition interlock program.<\/p>\n

Marty Admits Truck Had No Interlock Device<\/h2>\n

During the traffic stop, Marty reportedly acknowledged that he was not wearing a seat belt.<\/p>\n

Investigators also asked him about the ignition interlock restriction on his driver’s license.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, Marty admitted the Ford F-150 did not have an ignition interlock installed.<\/p>\n

However, he explained that another vehicle he owned had the required device.<\/p>\n

The trooper informed Marty that he would face a charge for operating a vehicle without the required equipment.<\/p>\n

Marty was told to watch for court paperwork arriving by mail.<\/p>\n

The traffic stop then ended without an arrest being described in the complaint.<\/p>\n

Gross Misdemeanor Charge Filed<\/h2>\n

Prosecutors charged Marty under Minnesota Statute 171.09, Subdivision 1(g)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The law prohibits certain restricted drivers from operating vehicles without a functioning, approved ignition interlock device.<\/p>\n

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

Marty also faces a seat belt violation under Minnesota Statute 169.686<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The complaint lists the seat belt offense as a petty misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

The court documents do not allege Marty was intoxicated during the October 6 traffic stop.<\/p>\n

Roseau County Court Proceedings<\/h2>\n

The case was filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District under court file number 68-CR-26-624.<\/p>\n

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

The supplied filing does not establish whether Marty has entered a plea.<\/p>\n

Additional case information is available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Marty is presumed innocent unless and until 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

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