Bemidji: Delano Brown Held on Third-Degree DWI

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — Delano Brown was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on August 29, 2026.

Jail records list one gross misdemeanor third-degree driving while impaired charge against Brown.

The charge alleges one aggravating factor was present during the alleged DWI offense.

The case is listed under number 2026014016.

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

Third-Degree DWI Charge Listed

Brown’s charge cites Minnesota Statute 169A.26, subdivision 1(a).

Minnesota law classifies a DWI as third-degree when one aggravating factor is present.

Third-degree driving while impaired is classified as a gross misdemeanor.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 169A.26 for the complete law.

Delano Brown. Beltrami County Jail booking image.

Minnesota law lists several circumstances that can qualify as an aggravating factor.

One is a qualified prior impaired-driving incident during the previous ten years.

Another is an alcohol concentration of 0.16 or higher.

A third involves certain cases where a child under 16 is inside the vehicle.

Readers can review these definitions under Minnesota Statute 169A.03.

The booking information does not say which factor authorities allege applies to Brown.

It also does not provide an alcohol concentration or describe the alleged traffic incident.

No vehicle information or alleged incident location appears in the supplied record.

Brown’s custody date is listed as August 29, 2026.

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

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

Release terms can depend on court orders and other legal requirements.

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

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

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

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

A jail booking and criminal charge do not establish guilt.

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

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.