Beltrami County: Quentin Nelson Jailed on DWI Charges

BELTRAMI COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Quentin Nelson was booked into the Beltrami County Jail on October 16, 2026, according to jail records.

The booking lists two allegations involving second-degree driving while impaired and driving after license revocation.

The second-degree DWI allegation is classified as a gross misdemeanor.

The driving after revocation allegation is listed as a misdemeanor.

Both entries appear under jail case number 26016844.

Second-Degree DWI Allegation

The most serious listed allegation involves second-degree driving while impaired under Minnesota Statute 169A.25, subdivision 1(a).

The jail roster describes the offense as DWI involving two or more aggravating factors.

Under Minnesota law, certain circumstances can increase the seriousness of an impaired driving offense.

These may include qualifying prior impaired driving incidents and other factors defined by law.

However, the supplied booking record does not identify which aggravating factors allegedly apply to Nelson.

The available information also does not provide alcohol test results or describe Nelson’s reported driving behavior.

No details were included about a traffic stop, possible crash, or injuries.

The location of the alleged driving incident was not identified in the supplied record.

Nelson also faces a listed misdemeanor allegation of driving after revocation.

The charge falls under Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 2(a).

This law addresses operating a motor vehicle after a driver’s license or driving privilege has been revoked.

The law also requires that the driver knew or reasonably should have known about the revocation.

The booking information does not explain when or why Nelson’s driving privileges were revoked.

It also does not identify the circumstances surrounding the alleged license violation.

The jail record identifies October 16, 2026, as Nelson’s custody date.

The booking information lists a bail or fine amount of $0.00.

That amount does not confirm whether bail was denied, waived, or had not yet been entered.

The record identifies District Court as the court branch associated with both allegations.

However, the supplied booking information does not list a scheduled court appearance.

It also does not establish whether Nelson has entered a plea or received release conditions.

Second-degree DWI is a gross misdemeanor under Minnesota Statute 169A.25.

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

Additional mandatory penalties may apply depending on the facts established in court.

The separate license allegation is addressed under Minnesota Statute 171.24.

These possible penalties are not sentences imposed against Nelson.

Readers can search for available filings through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The Minnesota Judicial Branch also provides information about accessing public case records.

The booking record alone does not confirm whether prosecutors have filed a formal criminal complaint.

Nelson is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Further updates will depend on verified court filings and official records.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.