Richard Albert Whitlock

All of the conduct described herein occurred within the County of St. Louis, State of Minnesota, unless otherwise noted. On October 14, 2025, at approximately 11:38 P.M., Trooper Knowles was patrolling near County Road 7 and Highway 101 in Clinton Township, St. Louis County, Minnesota when he performed a traffic stop on a motor vehicle for expired registration. Trooper Knowles approached the vehicle and identified the driver as Richard Albert Whitlock [DOB REDACTED], hereinafter Defendant. Defendant provided Trooper Knowles his Minnesota ID card and admitted that his [DL# REDACTED] was cancelled - inimical to public safety.

Trooper Knowles also observed a plastic baggie containing cannabis with no markings or labels on it on the dashboard in plain view. Defendant admitted the baggie was his. Defendant also admitted he didn't have insurance on the vehicle and was not able to provide proof of insurance upon request. A search of Defendant's driving record confirmed his license status is cancelled - inimical to public safety. Defendant is also charged with driving after cancellation - inimical to public safety in pending case 69VI- CR-25-1044 and has prior convictions for driving after cancellation - inimical to public safety from 2019, 2016, and 2015. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE: Pursuant to Minn.

Stat. 609.49, intentional failure to appear for duly scheduled court appearances may result in additional criminal charges, and in addition to any arrest warrant that may otherwise be issued by the Court.