Bemidji Jail Lists Neil McLean on Felony DWI Count
BEMIDJI (trfnews.i234.me) — Neil McLean appears in a Beltrami County Jail record dated October 24, 2026.
The listing includes a felony first-degree driving while impaired count and two gross misdemeanor counts.
The other counts concern a chemical test refusal and driving after a driver’s license cancellation.
All three entries appear under jail case number 26-320586. The record identifies District Court but shows no hearing date.
Felony DWI Count Listed
The most serious listed count cites Minnesota Statute 169A.24, subdivision 1(1).
That provision concerns DWI cases involving three or more qualifying prior impaired driving incidents within the applicable 10-year period.
The jail description refers to that history. However, the supplied record does not provide dates or details for those incidents.
First-degree DWI is classified as a felony under Minnesota law. A listed charge is not a finding of guilt.
Two More Counts in the Jail Record
The second entry cites Minnesota Statute 169A.20, subdivision 2(2).
It alleges refusal to submit to a blood or urine test required by a search warrant.
The roster labels that count a gross misdemeanor. It does not describe the requested test or the events surrounding it.
The third entry cites Minnesota Statute 171.24, subdivision 5.
That count concerns driving after a license was canceled as inimical to public safety.
The term describes a state licensing action tied to public safety. This entry is also marked as a gross misdemeanor.
Custody Date and Court Details
The record lists McLean’s custody date as Saturday, October 24, 2026.
It shows a bail or fine amount of $0.00. That number does not establish eligibility for release.
The supplied listing does not include an arrest location, the agency involved, or a detailed incident report.
It also gives no scheduled court appearance or final case outcome. The listing cannot confirm McLean’s present custody status.
Where Readers Can Check Official Records
Beltrami County operates the Adult Corrections Center in Bemidji.
The county provides information about jail services and directs readers to its inmate records.
Readers can also search available public court information through Minnesota Court Records Online.
Court searches may have limits, especially for pending criminal cases. The jail case number may differ from a court docket number.
Any future hearings, filings, or changes in custody should be checked against updated official records.
McLean is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
I’m Adrian Cole reporting for TRF News.
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