Bemidji: Brian Platt Faces Felony DWI Charge
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Brian Platt was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 5, 2026.
The public booking record lists a felony first-degree driving while impaired charge. The record identifies case number 2026012548.
Felony DWI Charge Listed
The charge cites Minnesota Statute 169A.24, subdivision 1(1). The booking description links the charge to alleged prior impaired-driving incidents.
It states that three or more qualified incidents occurred within the previous ten years. The record does not list those incidents.
It also provides no dates, case numbers, or outcomes for earlier matters. Those details may appear in court filings.
The booking record classifies the first-degree DWI charge as a felony.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.24 for the official legal language.
Custody and Court Information
The roster lists Platt’s custody date as August 5. It also shows a hold notation.
The supplied record does not explain the hold. It does not identify another agency or release condition.
The listed bail or fine amount is $0.00. No court date appeared in the booking information.
The matter was assigned to district court. The Beltrami County District Court is in Bemidji.
Readers can visit the court website for calendars and public contact information. Court dates and custody details can change.
The Beltrami County inmate locator may provide updated jail information.
The county cautions that online booking information may contain errors. It should not replace official court records.
Few Details Released
The booking entry does not describe the alleged driving incident. It gives no location, test result, vehicle, or stop details.
The record also does not identify injuries or property damage. No police officers are named in this report.
A booking record does not prove guilt. Criminal charges are allegations that must be tested in court.
Platt is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Future court filings may provide more information.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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