Bemidji: Donnie Harrison Faces Two Driving Charges

BEMIDJI (trfnews.i234.me) — Donnie Harrison was listed in Beltrami County Jail records with a custody date of October 14, 2026.

The jail record lists two gross misdemeanor counts of driving after cancellation of a driver’s license.

Both counts involve a license cancellation classified as “inimical to public safety” under Minnesota law.

The two counts appear under case number 26016738.

The available record does not identify where the alleged driving violations occurred.

It also does not state whether the two counts involve separate incidents.

Two Gross Misdemeanor Driving Counts

Both listed charges fall under Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 5.

This law addresses driving after a license has been canceled or denied for public safety reasons.

Such cancellations carry restrictions beyond those associated with some other license violations.

The charges are classified as gross misdemeanors under Minnesota law.

The booking entry does not explain why Harrison’s driving privileges were reportedly canceled.

It also does not identify the vehicle involved or provide details about any traffic stop.

Under Minnesota law, certain driving privileges may be canceled when a driver is considered a risk to public safety.

Driving after that cancellation can result in criminal charges.

The state must establish the required legal elements before a conviction can occur.

Those elements include the license cancellation, notice of that cancellation, and driving while the cancellation remains in effect.

Readers can review Minnesota Statute 171.24 for the full legal requirements.

A gross misdemeanor can carry up to 364 days in jail and a fine of $3,000.

These are maximum penalties and do not represent a sentence imposed against Harrison.

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

That figure does not confirm whether Harrison can be released without payment.

District Court is identified as the court branch for both listed counts.

No scheduled court date appears in the supplied information.

The record does not establish a guilty plea, conviction, or final court ruling.

Harrison is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

The Beltrami County Adult Corrections Center is located in Bemidji, Minnesota.

The facility maintains custody records for individuals held in the county jail.

Information about the facility is available through the Beltrami County government website.

Jail custody information can change following court appearances, release decisions, and other legal developments.

The October 14 custody date does not establish Harrison’s current custody status.

Readers can also check Minnesota Court Records Online for available case information.

Some pending cases may not appear in searches using only a person’s name.

Additional court records would be needed to confirm the next hearing or final outcome.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.