Beltrami County Booking Lists Theft, DWI Charges

Beltrami County (trfnews.i234.me) — Maurice Cobenais was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on July 14, 2026.

The booking record lists two charges under case number 2026011018. Both charges remain allegations unless proven in court.

Felony Vehicle Theft Charge

Cobenais is accused of taking or driving a motor vehicle without the owner’s consent.

The record lists that count as a felony under Minnesota Statute 609.52.

State law covers vehicles taken or driven without permission from an owner or authorized agent.

The second count involves alleged refusal to submit to a chemical test.

That charge is listed as a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.

The statute covers refusal of a breath test requested under Minnesota’s impaired-driving laws.

The custody record lists Cobenais at 5 feet, 10 inches tall and 205 pounds.

It lists black hair and brown eyes. The record shows a bail or fine amount of $0.00.

That entry may not reflect later court decisions or release terms.

No court date was listed in the information provided. Both charges were assigned to District Court.

A $0.00 entry does not always mean release without conditions. Bail status can change after judicial review.

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

The felony count concerns alleged vehicle theft without owner consent.

The gross misdemeanor count concerns alleged chemical test refusal.

The booking record does not list a conviction in this case.

Cobenais is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

Court dates, bail terms, and charge levels may change as the case moves forward.

Updates may appear through Minnesota Court Records Online or official county records.

MCRO provides public access information. However, its search results are not certified court records.

Information in this report came from booking details provided to TRF News.

The report does not include arresting officers’ names. No added facts were available about the alleged incidents.

I’m Adrian Cole, reporting for TRF News.