Beltrami County: Kristen Cox Booked on DWI Test Refusal

BELTRAMI COUNTY, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Kristen Cox appears in Beltrami County Jail records with a gross misdemeanor DWI test refusal allegation.

The jail record lists October 18, 2026, as Cox’s custody date.

According to the booking information, the allegation involves refusing to submit to a chemical breath test.

The offense is listed under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 2(1).

Gross Misdemeanor DWI Allegation Listed

The booking identifies one DWI-related charge entry associated with Kristen Cox.

Authorities classified the listed offense as a gross misdemeanor.

The record describes the allegation as refusing a chemical test involving breath testing.

The entry appears under case reference number 26016909.

However, the supplied information does not include a detailed criminal complaint explaining the alleged refusal.

It also does not identify the traffic stop location or the law enforcement agency involved in the investigation.

Beltrami County Jail Booking Information

Beltrami County Jail records identify Cox as an individual with a custody date of October 18.

The booking lists Cox as five feet, seven inches tall and weighing approximately 230 pounds.

The record also identifies brown eyes.

The displayed bail or fine amount is $0.00.

That amount does not necessarily mean release was authorized without bail.

The booking identifies District Court as the court branch associated with the allegation.

Kristen Cox Booking Photograph

Understanding DWI Test Refusal in Minnesota

Minnesota law makes refusing certain legally required chemical tests a criminal offense.

Under Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 2, refusing a qualifying breath test can result in criminal charges.

The law also addresses blood or urine test refusal under qualifying search warrants.

A test refusal allegation is separate from proving that someone was driving while impaired.

Each charge must be supported by evidence meeting the applicable legal requirements.

The available booking record does not describe the circumstances surrounding Cox’s alleged test refusal.

Details About the Incident Remain Limited

The supplied jail information does not state why officers requested a chemical test.

It also does not identify whether a traffic crash or another incident preceded the booking.

No field sobriety test results or alcohol concentration measurements were provided.

The record does not identify any additional criminal offenses associated with this booking.

Further information would require an official police report or court complaint.

Court Proceedings and Case Status

The jail entry identifies District Court but does not provide a scheduled hearing date.

It also does not confirm whether a separate criminal complaint has been filed.

No final court outcome or release date appears in the supplied record.

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

Additional booking information is available through the Beltrami County Jail inmate system.

A jail booking does not establish criminal guilt.

Cox is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.