Beltrami County: Justin Foy Faces Felony Fleeing Charge

BELTRAMI COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Justin Foy faces a felony charge of fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.

According to Beltrami County Jail records, Foy entered custody on October 17, 2026.

The charge involves allegedly attempting to escape law enforcement while operating a motor vehicle.

The case is listed under number 26019689 and is assigned to District Court.

Felony Fleeing Charge Filed

Foy is listed under Minnesota Statute 609.487, subdivision 3, which addresses fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle.

The charge is classified as a felony in the jail record.

Under Minnesota law, drivers cannot knowingly flee or attempt to flee an officer performing lawful duties.

The law covers drivers who refuse to stop after receiving a lawful signal from an officer.

It also addresses attempts to escape police by increasing speed or using other methods to avoid a stop.

However, the provided jail records do not explain the specific circumstances surrounding Foy’s charge.

The records do not identify the location, vehicle, or events that led to the alleged offense.

Beltrami County Jail records show Foy’s custody date as October 17, 2026.

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

However, that figure does not establish whether Foy can be released or remains in custody.

The case is assigned to District Court, but the supplied record does not list a hearing date.

No additional charges appear in the provided jail entry.

Fleeing a peace officer in a motor vehicle is a felony under the cited Minnesota statute.

A conviction under subdivision 3 can carry up to three years and one day in prison.

The law also allows a fine of up to $5,000, or both penalties.

Actual sentences depend on court decisions, sentencing guidelines, and the facts of each case.

A conviction can also result in driver’s license consequences under Minnesota law.

The available jail information does not include a police report or detailed criminal complaint.

It remains unclear when and where the alleged fleeing incident happened.

No information about injuries, vehicle damage, or a pursuit route was included in the supplied record.

More details may become available through future court documents and hearings.

Public case information can be searched through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The charge is an allegation, not a finding of guilt. Foy is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

TRF News will continue reviewing public records for updates on the case.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.