Bemidji Jail Lists Gun, DWI Charges for James Roberts

Bemidji (trfnews.i234.me) — James Roberts was listed in the Beltrami County Jail on September 10, 2026.

The jail roster lists two charges against Roberts under case number 26017165.

One charge involves allegedly carrying or possessing a pistol without a required permit.

The second charge involves allegedly driving with a controlled substance or metabolite in his body.

The roster lists a bail or fine amount of $0.00.

Both charges are assigned to District Court.

Pistol Permit Charge

Roberts is listed under Minnesota Statute 624.714, subdivision 1a.

The Beltrami County roster classifies the listed charge as a gross misdemeanor.

Minnesota Statute 624.714 covers carrying a pistol without a permit.

The law applies in motor vehicles and certain public places.

A first conviction under the cited provision is a gross misdemeanor.

A second or later conviction can be classified as a felony.

The supplied roster does not state where the pistol was allegedly possessed.

It also does not provide details about the firearm or circumstances of the charge.

Roberts also faces a misdemeanor DWI charge under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 1(7).

Minnesota Statute 169A.20 contains Minnesota’s driving while impaired offenses.

The cited provision applies when certain Schedule I or II substances are found in a driver’s body.

It also applies when a qualifying metabolite is present.

The statute contains exceptions for cannabis and specified hemp or cannabis products.

The supplied jail record does not identify the alleged controlled substance.

It also does not list a test result or describe Roberts’ alleged driving.

The roster classifies this DWI count as a misdemeanor.

The Beltrami County Jail is located in Bemidji, Minnesota.

The official Beltrami County inmate search provides public custody information.

The supplied record does not list a court date.

It also does not include a criminal complaint or probable cause statement.

No police officer names are included in this report.

A jail booking does not establish guilt.

The charges remain allegations unless proven through the court process.

Roberts is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.