Bemidji: Deanna White Held on Second-Degree DWI

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Deanna White was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 28, 2026.

Jail records list two gross misdemeanor DWI charges against White.

One charge involves second-degree DWI and an alleged refusal to submit to chemical testing.

The second charge alleges operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

Both charges appear under case number 26016188.

Second-Degree DWI Charge Listed

The first charge cites Minnesota Statute 169A.25, subdivision 1(b).

That law applies to chemical test refusal cases involving one aggravating factor.

Minnesota law classifies second-degree DWI as a gross misdemeanor.

The booking record does not identify the alleged aggravating factor in White’s case.

It also does not describe the circumstances surrounding the alleged chemical test refusal.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.25 through the Minnesota Revisor of Statutes.

Deanna White. Beltrami County Jail booking image.

Minnesota law separately makes certain refusals to submit to chemical testing a criminal offense.

The requirements depend on the type of test and circumstances involved.

White also faces a DWI charge under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(1).

That section prohibits operating or controlling a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol.

The jail roster classifies this listed charge as a gross misdemeanor.

The booking information does not provide White’s alleged alcohol concentration.

It also does not describe the traffic stop or identify where the alleged driving occurred.

The full DWI law is available under Minnesota Statute 169A.20.

The jail record lists White’s bail or fine amount as $0.00.

That entry does not necessarily mean release is available without conditions.

District Court is listed as the court branch handling the case.

No court date appears in the information provided for this report.

Readers can check the Beltrami County Inmate Search for updated custody information.

Public court records may also appear through Minnesota Court Records Online.

Jail status and court information can change as the case moves forward.

A booking and criminal charges do not establish guilt.

White is presumed innocent unless proven guilty through the court process.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.