Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Alex Erickson was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 25, 2026.
The jail record lists a gross misdemeanor driver’s license charge against Erickson.
The charge alleges operation of a vehicle without a required ignition interlock device.
The booking record lists case number 26321271.
The matter is listed for District Court.
The charge remains an allegation and does not establish guilt.
Ignition Interlock Charge Listed
The booking record cites Minnesota Statute 171.09, subdivision 1(g).
The law applies to certain drivers holding restricted licenses under Minnesota’s ignition interlock program.
Those drivers must operate vehicles equipped with a functioning, state-certified ignition interlock device.
Driving a vehicle without the required device can result in a gross misdemeanor charge.
Readers can review Minnesota Statute 171.09 for the full requirements.
Alex Erickson
Information about Minnesota’s program is also available under Minnesota Statute 171.306.
An ignition interlock device measures alcohol concentration before allowing a vehicle to start.
The supplied jail record does not describe the vehicle involved in Erickson’s case.
It also does not explain why an ignition interlock restriction allegedly applied.
Booked in Bemidji
The Beltrami County Jail is located at 626 Minnesota Avenue NW in Bemidji.
The jail record lists Erickson’s bail or fine amount as $0.
That entry alone does not explain whether Erickson is eligible for release.
No court date appears in the supplied booking information.
The record also does not describe the circumstances leading to the alleged violation.
Readers can check the Beltrami County inmate search for current jail information.
Case Remains Pending
A jail booking does not mean a person has been convicted of a crime.
Erickson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.
The charge could be amended, dismissed, or resolved during later proceedings.
Future court records may provide more information about the alleged offense.
Public court information is available through the Minnesota Judicial Branch.
The court record should be checked for the latest case status.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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