Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Donna Staples is being held in the Beltrami County Jail after a DWI-related charge was listed in booking records.
According to the jail information provided, Staples was taken into custody on May 21, 2026. The listed bail or fine amount is $0.00.
Staples is listed as 5 feet, 3 inches tall and 119 pounds. The booking record lists red hair and hazel eyes.
DWI Charge Listed
The listed case number is 24-021544. The charge is tied to Minnesota Statute 169A.20.1(2).
The booking entry lists the charge as operating a motor vehicle under the influence of a controlled substance.
The severity field lists the charge as a gross misdemeanor. The court branch listed is the District Court.
No court date was listed in the booking details provided. Court schedules may be updated later.
Donna Staples booking image.
Case Remains Pending
The charge is an allegation at this stage. Staples is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Minnesota law covers impaired driving involving alcohol, controlled substances, and other impairing substances.
Readers can review the Minnesota DWI law through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
General court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
Driver licensing information is available through Minnesota Driver and Vehicle Services.
Custody status can change without notice. Booking records may not include every later court update.
This report is based on Beltrami County Jail booking details provided for case 24-021544.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.
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