Bemidji Jail Booking: Franklin Kingbird Faces DWI
Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Franklin Kingbird was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on Saturday, August 8, 2026.
The booking record lists two gross misdemeanor driving charges.
Kingbird is accused of second-degree driving while impaired with two or more aggravating factors.
He also faces a charge of driving after license cancellation as inimical to public safety.
The listed case number is 2026012729.
Booking Information
Booking records show Kingbird entered custody on August 8.
The record lists his height as 6 feet, 1 inch.
His listed weight is 265 pounds, and his eyes are listed as brown.
No hair color was included in the information provided.
The bail or fine field shows $0.00.
Franklin Kingbird booking photo
No court date was listed in the booking information.
The court branch is listed as District Court.
Second-Degree DWI Allegation
Minnesota Statute 169A.25 covers second-degree driving while impaired.
Under that law, second-degree DWI can apply when two or more aggravating factors are present.
The statute classifies second-degree DWI as a gross misdemeanor.
The booking record lists that statute for Kingbird’s DWI allegation.
License Cancellation Charge
Kingbird also faces an allegation under Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 5.
That law covers certain cases involving driving after a license was canceled or denied.
The statute classifies the offense as a gross misdemeanor when its listed conditions are met.
The public can review custody information through the Beltrami County inmate locator.
Court information is available through the Beltrami County District Court.
Case Remains Pending
The booking record does not establish guilt.
A criminal charge is an allegation, and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Charges can also change as prosecutors and courts review a case.
Future court filings may provide more details about the allegations and any scheduled hearings.
TRF News will continue to follow publicly available information connected to this case.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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