Bemidji Dumpster Crash Report Leads to Felony DWI

BEMIDJI, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Trevor Andrew Lussier, 34, of Redby, faces a felony first-degree DWI charge following a reported crash in Bemidji.

According to a Beltrami County criminal complaint, Lussier allegedly drove while impaired by a controlled substance.

The October 7, 2026, incident began with a report of a sedan striking a dumpster near the Bemidji post office.

Police Respond to Reported Dumpster Crash

At approximately 5:57 p.m., Bemidji police responded near Fifth Street Northwest and Irvine Avenue Northwest.

Dispatch reported that a silver sedan had struck a dumpster near the post office.

An officer spotted a silver sedan stopped along the curb near the reported crash location.

As police approached, the vehicle reportedly began moving east along the roadway.

According to court documents, the sedan traveled close to the curb before turning onto Irvine Avenue.

The driver then reportedly entered the post office parking lot through a one-way exit lane.

Police initiated a traffic stop based on the reported collision and the observed driving behavior.

Driver Shows Signs of Possible Impairment

Investigators identified the driver as Trevor Andrew Lussier.

According to the complaint, Lussier appeared confused and had difficulty maintaining his balance.

He reportedly exited the sedan and struggled to respond to questions about the suspected collision.

When questioned about possible impairment, Lussier reportedly acknowledged being under the influence of something.

Officers also described delayed responses and difficulty following instructions.

During field sobriety testing, Lussier reportedly swayed heavily and nearly fell.

An officer intervened to prevent him from falling during one balance test.

Police also reported noticing white powder residue near Lussier’s right nostril.

Police Say Driver Admitted Ketamine Use

Following the roadside investigation, officers arrested Lussier on suspicion of driving while impaired.

According to court documents, Lussier later acknowledged using ketamine without a prescription.

The statement reportedly occurred during questioning after police advised him of his rights.

Investigators transported Lussier to Sanford’s emergency department for further testing.

Police obtained a search warrant requesting a blood or urine sample.

Lussier agreed to provide a urine sample, which was collected around 7:14 p.m.

The supplied complaint does not include laboratory results confirming the presence of ketamine.

Lussier was subsequently transported to the Beltrami County Jail.

Witness Describes Collision Near Post Office

Police later contacted the person who initially reported the collision.

The witness described seeing a silver sedan strike a dumpster near the post office.

According to the complaint, the witness also reported seeing a vehicle mirror lying in the street.

Investigators subsequently observed that Lussier’s vehicle was missing its passenger-side mirror.

The complaint does not list a separate criminal charge related to the reported collision.

Previous DWI Convictions Listed

Investigators reviewed Lussier’s criminal history and identified four previous DWI convictions within the past ten years.

Those records included a felony DWI conviction entered February 25, 2025.

The complaint also identifies several misdemeanor DWI convictions from 2024.

According to court documents, Lussier was on supervised probation for felony DWI and drug possession convictions.

Investigators also reported that he was participating in Beltrami County Drug Court.

Felony DWI Charge Filed in Beltrami County

Prosecutors charged Lussier with first-degree driving while impaired by a controlled substance.

The charge cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20 and Minnesota Statute 169A.24.

The felony carries a maximum sentence of seven years in prison, a $14,000 fine, or both.

The case is filed under Beltrami County Court File No. 04-CR-26-2496.

Readers can search public court information through Minnesota Court Records Online.

The new charge remains an allegation and does not establish guilt.

Lussier is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.