Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Cecil Haugen was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 24, 2026.
Jail records list one gross misdemeanor traffic charge against Haugen.
The charge involves driving after a driver’s license cancellation.
The booking description identifies the cancellation as “inimical to public safety.”
The case is listed under number 2026015844 in District Court.
No court date was shown in the booking information provided.
The jail record lists a bail or fine amount of $0.00.
That entry does not explain whether other release conditions may apply.
Gross Misdemeanor Charge Listed
The charge is listed under Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 5.
That section addresses certain cases involving driving after a license cancellation or denial.
The law classifies a violation of subdivision 5 as a gross misdemeanor.
The statute also requires notice or knowledge of the cancellation or denial.
It further addresses operating a motor vehicle while the driving privilege remains canceled or denied.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 171.24 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.
Cecil Haugen — Beltrami County Jail booking image
The booking record does not explain why Haugen’s driving privilege was canceled.
It also does not describe the alleged traffic stop or surrounding circumstances.
No information about a vehicle or alleged driving location was included.
Additional details may become available through future court filings.
Beltrami County Booking Information
The jail record lists Haugen at 5 feet, 11 inches tall.
His listed weight is 290 pounds.
The record lists black hair and brown eyes.
Haugen’s custody date is listed as August 24.
The Beltrami County inmate search provides public custody information.
The county cautions that inmate information should not be treated as proof of guilt.
A booking into jail does not mean a person has been convicted.
The charge against Haugen remains an allegation unless proven in court.
Public case information may also become available through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Court records may later provide hearing dates and other case developments.
TRF News will continue reviewing public records for significant updates.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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