Bemidji: Brice Wiese Jailed on Gross Misdemeanor Charge

BEMIDJI (trfnews.i234.me) — Brice Wiese was listed in Beltrami County Jail custody on October 13, 2026.

The jail record lists a gross misdemeanor driving charge. The alleged offense involves driving after a license cancellation tied to public safety.

October 13 Jail Booking Information

The booking information identifies Wiese under case number 26019465. It lists Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 5, as the charge.

The official charge description reads “Traffic-DL-Driving after cancellation-inimical to public safety.” The roster uses the code “GM” for gross misdemeanor.

The entry identifies District Court as the court branch. It does not provide a court hearing date.

The record displays a bail or fine amount of $0.00. That entry does not establish whether release without payment was authorized.

Wiese’s custody date is shown as October 13, 2026. The record does not describe the traffic stop or where the alleged driving occurred.

What Minnesota Law Says About the Charge

Under Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 5, certain driving after cancellation offenses are gross misdemeanors.

The law addresses driving after a license has been canceled or denied under a specified public safety provision.

It also requires that the driver received notice or reasonably should have known about the cancellation or denial.

The law applies when someone operates a vehicle requiring a license despite that cancellation or denial.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension’s statute database identifies this offense as a gross misdemeanor.

Details Still Not Available

The supplied record does not identify the vehicle involved. It also does not provide an incident location or an arrest narrative.

No separate officer report or charging document was included. The listed accusation should not be treated as proof of guilt.

The record does not show a plea, conviction, or sentence. Court records would be needed to confirm any later outcome.

Where to Check for Updates

Readers can review public custody information through the Beltrami County inmate search.

Public case information may also appear on Minnesota Court Records Online. Not every case document is available online.

The custody listing reflects information associated with October 13. It does not confirm Wiese’s custody status on later dates.

Further information would require updated jail or court records. The charge remains an allegation unless established through a court proceeding.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.