Bemidji: Dominique Lafriniere Faces DWI Charges
BEMIDJI (trfnews.i234.me) — Dominique Lafriniere was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on June 26, 2026.
The jail record lists two driving while impaired charges and one license-related charge.
The most serious allegation is second-degree driving while impaired.
The record states that two or more aggravating factors were allegedly present.
A separate count alleges driving under the influence of a controlled substance.
The third charge alleges driving after license revocation.
All three counts are listed under case number 26-011328.
Second-Degree DWI Allegation
The second-degree DWI charge cites Minnesota Statute 169A.25, subdivision 1(a).
That law applies when two or more aggravating factors accompany a DWI allegation.
The jail record does not identify those alleged factors.
Aggravating factors can involve prior impaired-driving incidents or other circumstances defined by state law.
More details may appear in a criminal complaint or a later court filing.
Dominique Lafriniere booking photo. Source: Beltrami County Jail.
Controlled Substance and License Charges
The controlled substance count cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20.
That law prohibits operating or controlling a vehicle while under a controlled substance’s influence.
The available record does not identify the alleged substance.
No test results or details about the reported driving were included.
The driving-after-revocation charge cites Minnesota Statute 171.24.
That count is listed as a misdemeanor.
It alleges Lafriniere drove after receiving notice of a license revocation.
Booking and Court Information
The jail roster lists Lafriniere at 5 feet, 7 inches tall.
The listed weight is 200 pounds, and the record lists hazel eyes.
The bail or fine field showed $0.00 when the record was provided.
That amount does not explain Lafriniere’s release eligibility.
No court date appeared in the supplied information.
Beltrami County District Court is located in Bemidji.
Public updates may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Possible Penalties
Second-degree DWI is classified as a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota law.
A gross misdemeanor can bring up to 364 days in jail.
It can also bring a fine of up to $3,000.
Those are maximum penalties and do not predict the case’s outcome.
Charges Remain Allegations
A jail booking records custody and the charges listed at that time.
It does not establish guilt or prove that any offense occurred.
Lafriniere is presumed innocent unless the allegations are proven in court.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.