Bemidji: Heidi Horton Booked on Interlock Charge

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Heidi Horton was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 4, 2026.

The jail entry lists one driving-related charge. The listed case number is 2026012424.

Ignition Interlock Charge Listed

The record cites Minnesota Statute 171.09, subdivision 1(g).

The charge involves driving, operating, or controlling a vehicle without a required ignition interlock device.

The jail entry shows the severity code as “M.” The current statute describes subdivision 1(g) as a gross misdemeanor.

No bail amount appears in the supplied booking information.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 171.09 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

An ignition interlock device is connected to a vehicle. It tests a driver before the vehicle can start.

License restrictions can require drivers to use approved devices. The exact terms depend on the person’s driving status.

The record lists Horton at five feet, four inches tall. Her weight is listed as 125 pounds.

The entry lists hazel eyes. No hair color was included in the supplied information.

The bail or fine field shows $0.00. That field may change as the case moves forward.

No court date was listed. The court branch was identified as District Court.

The booking record does not include a criminal complaint. It also does not provide the facts behind the allegation.

A jail booking records a person’s entry into custody. It does not establish guilt or a conviction.

Charges may change after prosecutors review reports. Court dates and release conditions may also be updated.

Horton is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The allegation remains pending without a listed hearing date.

Public booking information is available through the Beltrami County inmate search.

Readers may also check Minnesota Court Records Online for available public information.

Online records may not show every document. The district court maintains the official court record.

TRF News will update this report when verified court information becomes available.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.