Bemidji Jail Holds Joshua Kern in DWI Case
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Joshua Kern was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on June 28, 2026.
The jail roster lists one pending gross misdemeanor charge against Kern.
The charge is third-degree driving while impaired with one alleged aggravating factor.
The case is listed under Minnesota Statute 169A.26, subdivision 1(a).
The record identifies the case as number 26-009970.
Booking and Case Details
The roster lists Kern at 6 feet, 2 inches tall.
His listed weight is 305 pounds.
The record describes his hair and eyes as brown.
The bail or fine field showed $0.00.
No court date appeared in the information provided.
The court branch was listed as the District Court.
The available record does not identify the alleged aggravating factor.
It also provides no details about the traffic stop or reported driving conduct.
Minnesota Third-Degree DWI Law
Minnesota law classifies third-degree DWI as a gross misdemeanor.
The cited section applies when one aggravating factor was allegedly present.
State law recognizes several possible aggravating factors.
One factor is a qualifying impaired-driving incident during the previous ten years.
Another factor is an alcohol concentration of at least 0.16.
Having a child in the vehicle may also qualify under certain conditions.
However, the booking record does not identify the factor alleged against Kern.
Readers can review Minnesota’s third-degree DWI statute through the Revisor’s Office.
What Happens Next
Kern’s case is expected to proceed through the District Court.
A hearing date was not included in the jail listing.
Future court filings may provide more information about the allegation.
Those records may also identify the claimed aggravating factor.
The listed $0.00 amount should not be treated as a final bail decision.
Jail and court records can change after hearings or custody reviews.
Current custody information is available through the Beltrami County inmate locator.
A jail booking does not prove guilt.
Kern is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
The charge remains an allegation unless the case ends with a conviction or guilty plea.
No police officers were named in the available record.
No further incident details were provided.
I’m Chris Harper reporting for TRF News.