Bemidji: Derrick Thompson Booked on Two DWI Charges
BEMIDJI (trfnews.i234.me) — Derrick Thompson was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 8, 2026.
The jail roster lists two DWI-related charges under case number 2026014788. Both charges are pending in District Court.
Two DWI Charges Listed
Thompson faces fourth-degree driving while impaired under Minnesota Statute 169A.27, subdivision 1.
The roster classifies that charge as a misdemeanor.
He also faces a charge under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(1).
That charge alleges operation of a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.
The jail roster classifies that charge as a gross misdemeanor.
Derrick Thompson booking photo.
Booking records list Thompson at 5 feet 9 inches tall and 160 pounds.
His eye color is listed as hazel.
Bail And Court Information
The jail record shows a bail or fine amount of $0.00.
No court date appears in the information provided.
Minnesota law describes fourth-degree DWI as a misdemeanor offense.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.27 through the Minnesota Revisor’s Office.
The second charge concerns operating a vehicle while under alcohol’s influence.
The full law appears under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.
Case Remains Pending
Beltrami County operates its Adult Correction Center in Bemidji.
County jail information is available through the Beltrami County Adult Correction Center.
The booking record does not list a scheduled court appearance.
It also does not show a separate bail type.
Court dates, charging decisions, and custody status can change after a booking.
Updated information may later appear through court or county records.
A jail booking records an arrest or detention. It does not establish guilt.
The charges against Thompson are allegations.
He is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
TRF News will continue following public court records for further developments in the case.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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