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ROSEAU, Minn.<\/strong> (trfnews.i234.me<\/a>) \u2014 A Warroad man faces three charges after a Roseau traffic stop revealed his driving privileges were canceled.<\/p>\n

Alexander Sterling Nichols, 36, was charged in Roseau County District Court following an April 30, 2026, traffic stop.<\/p>\n

The charges include driving after cancellation, failing to provide proof of insurance, and a seat belt violation.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, Nichols was arrested and transported to the Roseau County Jail.<\/p>\n

Trooper Spots Driver Without Seat Belt<\/h2>\n

The incident began around 2:18 p.m. on April 30 in Roseau.<\/p>\n

A Minnesota State Patrol trooper was traveling southbound on 11th Avenue Northeast.<\/p>\n

The trooper noticed a Buick traveling eastbound on Center Street East.<\/p>\n

According to court documents, the vehicle was preparing to turn left onto 11th Avenue Northeast.<\/p>\n

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

The trooper turned around and began following the vehicle.<\/p>\n

While following the Buick, the trooper noticed the seat belt had been pulled across the driver.<\/p>\n

The vehicle continued onto State Highway 11 before emergency lights were activated.<\/p>\n

Driver Stops at Roseau Business<\/h2>\n

The Buick pulled into the parking area of B&B Plumbing & Heating.<\/p>\n

According to the complaint, the driver had wrapped the seat belt around his left arm.<\/p>\n

However, the belt was not properly fastened across his chest.<\/p>\n

The trooper explained the reason for the traffic stop.<\/p>\n

Nichols reportedly admitted forgetting to buckle his seat belt after leaving a nearby store.<\/p>\n

He also told the trooper he did not have identification or a valid driver’s license.<\/p>\n

License Check Reveals Cancellation<\/h2>\n

Investigators identified the driver as Alexander Sterling Nichols of Warroad.<\/p>\n

Nichols was unable to provide proof of insurance for the Buick, according to court documents.<\/p>\n

The trooper then checked Nichols’ driving record.<\/p>\n

Records showed his Minnesota driving privileges were canceled as inimical to public safety, commonly called Cancelled-IPS.<\/p>\n

The complaint also states Nichols was subject to active court conditions.<\/p>\n

Those conditions prohibited driving without a valid license and required current vehicle insurance.<\/p>\n

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Alexander Sterling Nichols<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Nichols Arrested and Taken to County Jail<\/h2>\n

After reviewing the driving record, the trooper instructed Nichols to exit the Buick.<\/p>\n

Nichols was arrested for allegedly driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety.<\/p>\n

He was placed inside the patrol vehicle and transported to the Roseau County Jail.<\/p>\n

The Buick remained in the business parking area because it was safely parked.<\/p>\n

Jail staff took custody of Nichols for booking, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n

Three Charges Filed in Roseau County<\/h2>\n

Prosecutors charged Nichols under Minnesota Statute 171.24, Subdivision 5<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Driving after cancellation as inimical to public safety is a gross misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

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

The second charge involves failing to provide proof of insurance under Minnesota Statute 169.791<\/a>.<\/p>\n

That offense is listed as a misdemeanor in the complaint.<\/p>\n

The third charge concerns Minnesota’s seat belt law<\/a> and is listed as a petty misdemeanor.<\/p>\n

Case Filed in District Court<\/h2>\n

The case is filed in Minnesota’s Ninth Judicial District under court number 68-CR-26-293.<\/p>\n

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

The filing does not allege Nichols was intoxicated during the traffic stop.<\/p>\n

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

Nichols 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","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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