Bemidji Booking Lists DWI, Test Refusal Charges

BEMIDJI, Minn. (trfnews.i234.me) — Donovan May was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on July 4, 2026.

The booking record lists three charges under case number 26-010404.

One count is listed as a felony chemical-test refusal charge.

Two additional counts are listed as gross misdemeanors.

Alcohol DWI Charge Listed

May faces one gross misdemeanor count of driving while impaired.

The allegation states that May operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

The booking information does not describe the traffic stop or alleged driving conduct.

It also does not identify where the alleged incident occurred.

No crash, injury, or property damage was listed in the supplied record.

The felony count alleges refusal to submit to a breath chemical test.

A separate gross misdemeanor count alleges refusal involving blood or urine.

The second allegation concerns testing required through a search warrant.

Minnesota law addresses both forms of refusal under its driving while impaired statute.

The booking record lists District Court as the court branch.

No court date appeared in the information provided.

The listed bail or fine amount was $0.00 when the record was supplied.

That figure does not explain whether other release conditions may apply.

Custody status and court information can change after a first appearance.

Readers can check the Beltrami County inmate locator for updated jail information.

The county warns that online inmate information may contain errors or later changes.

A jail booking does not establish that a person committed a crime.

May is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Case updates may become available through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The state notes that online results are not official court records.

Some documents may also be unavailable through the online search system.

TRF News will update this report when reliable public details become available.

I’m Chris Harper, reporting for TRF News.