Bemidji: Lassman Faces Felony DWI, Fleeing Charges

BELTRAMI COUNTY (trfnews.i234.me) — Tyler Lassman was booked into Beltrami County Jail on August 10, 2026.

Jail records list four charges against Lassman under case number 2026012838.

The listed charges include two felonies, one gross misdemeanor, and one misdemeanor.

First-Degree DWI Charge Listed

The most serious listed DWI charge is first-degree driving while impaired.

The charge appears under Minnesota Statute 169A.24, subdivision 1(3)(i).

The booking description references a prior substance-related criminal vehicular homicide or injury felony conviction.

The current first-degree DWI charge is listed as a felony.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.24 on the state Revisor website.

Lassman also faces a separate gross misdemeanor DWI count.

That allegation claims he operated a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(1).

Tyler Lassman — Beltrami County Jail booking photo

Jail records also list a felony charge of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.

The count is filed under Minnesota Statute 609.487, subdivision 3.

The booking information does not describe the alleged pursuit.

It does not list the vehicle, speeds, distance, or location involved.

A fourth charge alleges Lassman drove after his driver’s license had been revoked.

The booking record classifies that count as a misdemeanor.

It is listed under Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 2(a).

The law is available through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

The jail record lists Lassman at 6 feet, 1 inch tall and 220 pounds.

His hair is listed as black, and his eyes are listed as brown.

The record shows a bail or fine amount of $0.00.

No court date was included in the information provided.

District Court is listed for each charge.

Current custody information may be available through the Beltrami County inmate locator.

A jail booking does not establish guilt.

The charges against Lassman remain allegations unless proven in court.

Future court filings may provide more details about the case and scheduled hearings.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.